1. Types of Communities 3 rd Grade Saraland Elementary School

2. What is a community? A group of people who live, work, and play together

3. 3 Types of Communities Rural Urban Suburban

4. Rural Communities Is in the country side where the towns are small and far apart Surrounded by open lands and fields

5. Urban Communities A community that is in a city Large population/ number of people Skyscrapers, parks, traffic, etc.

6. Suburban Communities Communities located near a large city. Example: Saraland (located close to Mobile) People may live in the suburbs but work in the city.

7. Characteristics of Each RuralSuburbanUrban In the countrysideNear a cityIn a city Small populationMedium-sized population Large population Farms, fields, etc.Subdivision, children playing, schools, etc. Traffic, skyscrapers, etc.