1. A Social Studies Unit for Second Grade
Communities
A Social Studies Unit for Second Grade
Roosevelt Elementary

2. What is a community? A COMMUNITY is a place where people: Work Play
Live

3. Three types of communities are:
Urban- a large community with many people and large buildings, a city
Suburban- a medium-sized community near a large city, houses are close together, you may see parks and malls
Rural-a community where houses are far apart, there are a smaller number of people, and you may see farms and forests

4. Rural Communities
Rural communities are where houses are farther apart.

5. Rural Communities
Rural communities are located outside of suburban areas. You may have to drive on an unpopulated road.

6. Rural Communities
Rural communities have farms and large open areas.

7. Rural Communities
Rural communities may have community parks or fields and county fairs.

8. Rural Communities
Rural communities may have farmers.

9. Rural Communities
Children in rural communities may have a longer ride to school and pass livestock on their way.

10. Rural Communities
Mansfield, Franklinville, Little Valley and Ellicottville are some rural areas in WNY.

11. Click on the icon below to watch a clip of a rural community.
Rural Communities
Click on the icon below to watch a clip of a rural community.

12. Answer the following question in your learning log:
List three characteristics of a rural community. (things that you might see )