Here is the solution to help you complete your worksheet.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Definitions
First, write a simple definition for each community type in the boxes at the top of the page:
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Urban: A busy city area with lots of tall buildings, heavy traffic, and many people living close together.
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Suburban: A quiet residential area on the outskirts of a city. It usually has houses with yards and is less crowded than the city.
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Rural: The countryside or farmland. There are very few people, lots of open space, nature, and farms.
2. Matching Cards to Trees
Look at the characters (cards) at the bottom of the page and decide which tree they belong to. Here is where each one fits:
Under the Urban Tree:
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The Skater Boy: He is wearing street clothes and using a skateboard, which is common in cities with sidewalks and skate parks.
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The Police Officer: Cities have large police departments to keep the many people safe.
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The Business Person: The character in the suit carrying a briefcase represents the many office jobs found in big cities.
Under the Suburban Tree:
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The Kid with the Dog: Walking a dog in a neighborhood with a fence or yard is a classic suburban activity.
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The Family Moving In: The people carrying boxes represent families moving into new houses, which happens often in suburbs.
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The Gardener/Parent: The character holding a watering can or gardening tool fits here because suburban homes usually have lawns and gardens to take care of.
Under the Rural Tree:
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The Farmer: The character in overalls with a pitchfork is a farmer, which is the main job in rural areas.
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The Rancher/Cowboy: The character with the hat and boots looks like a rancher who takes care of livestock on large pieces of land.
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The Country Dress Character: The person in the long dress/apron represents traditional country living or homesteading found in rural areas.
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Final Answer
Definitions:
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Urban: A densely populated city with tall buildings and businesses.
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Suburban: A residential area near a city with single-family homes and yards.
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Rural: The countryside with farms, open land, and few people.
Card Sorting:
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Urban Group: Skater Boy, Police Officer, Business Person (Suit).
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Suburban Group: Kid with Dog, Family Moving Boxes, Gardener.
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Rural Group: Farmer (Pitchfork), Rancher (Cowboy Hat), Country Dress/Homesteader.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of urban suburban and rural communities worksheet.
