Our Community: Urban, Suburban, Rural

Exploring Different Types of Communities Grade 3 Geography

What Makes a Community?

Where do people live? Where do people work? Where do people shop and play? How do people get around?

Urban Communities - The City

Lots of tall buildings called skyscrapers Many people live close together Busy streets with cars, buses, and taxis Sidewalks full of people walking Stores and restaurants on every block

Urban Community Scavenger Hunt

Find these things in an urban area: 🏢 Skyscrapers 🚌 Public buses 🚶‍♀️ Busy sidewalks 🏪 Many stores close together

Suburban Communities - The Neighborhood

Houses with yards and gardens Wider streets with less traffic Shopping centers and malls Schools and parks nearby Need cars to get around most places

Urban vs. Suburban: What's Different?

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Rural Communities - The Countryside

Farms with animals and crops Houses are far apart from each other Lots of open space and nature Small towns with few stores Need to drive long distances

From City to Country: A Journey Through Communities

Where Do I Live?

Think about your community: Are buildings tall or short? Do you have a yard? How do you get to school? What do you see outside your window?

Communities Are Special

Every community is special and important. Whether you live in a busy city, a quiet suburb, or peaceful countryside, your community is home to many families and has everything people need to live, work, and play together.