Our Community and Citizenship · Civics and Local Life
Urban, Suburban, and Rural
Children compare different community settings, discovering how population density and land use make each type unique.
Key Questions
- 1How is a city different from a small town?
- 2What are the benefits of living in a rural area?
- 3Which community type best describes where we live?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Geo.1.K-2C3: D2.Geo.7.K-2
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Communities Near & Far
Unit: Our Community and Citizenship
Period: Civics and Local Life
Suggested Methodologies
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