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Traditional towns and modern suburbs

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A lesson plan for grades K–2 Social Studies

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This lesson from Xpeditions introduces students to the differences between traditional towns and modern suburbs. Students will visit a virtual community and view aerial photographs to compare and contrast these two types of towns. They will conclude by drawing two mental maps.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 1

  • Goal 5: The learner will express geographic concepts in real life situations.
    • Objective 5.03: Use geographic terminology and tools to create representations of the earth's physical and human features through simple maps, models, and pictures.
    • Objective 5.04: Analyze patterns of movement within the community.

Grade 2

  • Goal 5: The learner will understand the relationship between people and geography in various communities.
    • Objective 5.03: Compare and contrast the physical features of communities and regions.
    • Objective 5.05: Interpret maps, charts, and pictures of locations.

Kindergarten

  • Goal 5: The learner will express basic geographic concepts in real life situations.
    • Objective 5.02: Create and interpret simple maps, models, and drawings of the home, school, and other environments.