Google Maps

Google Maps is an easy-to-use service for navigating maps information. It enables you and your students to look up and study addresses anywhere in North America and in many other countries, get point-to-point directions plotted on an interactive street map, and view satellite imagery. Students can compare satellite maps of urban and rural communities.

Flat Stanley Discovers Urban and Rural Communities

Flat Stanley Discovers Urban and Rural Communities: A teacher created, 5 day student project.
Hi! I'm Flat Stanley and lately I have been thinking about the different communities people live in around the world. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live on a farm? Do you know what kinds of things you would see if you lived in a city? Join me on an adventure to discover these two communities!

What is a Community?

What is an urban community? - summarizes the topic using vocabulary appropriate for grade 3.

What is a rural community? - summarizes the topic using vocabulary appropriate for grade 3.