Types of Communities, Rural, Urban, Suburban Collaborative Poster Activity

Create a meaningful bulletin board or anchor chart during your Communities Unit! Similar to a quilt project, each student will complete a section of the poster to form a student-created display that focuses on key components of a community. This resource also includes an extension activity where students will provide examples for each type of community.

Key terms & concepts included:

Definition of a Community

5 Types of Communities

• Interest
• Practice
• Circumstance
• Action
• Place

3 Types of Physical Communities

• Urban
• Suburban
• Rural

This zip file includes:

:: 3 poster sizes to fit your class needs (18 pieces, 24 pieces, and 36 pieces)

:: Detailed student instructions

:: Varied pieces so you can give each student just the right amount of detail

:: Teacher instructions with standards alignment & coloring reference

:: Extension activity (students provide examples for each type of community)

*These terms are also covered in the Communities Around the World Virtual Field Trip

Ways to use this resource:

:: Entry Task

:: Early Finishers

:: Sub Plans

:: Stations activity

:: Exit Ticket

:: Team Building

:: Word Wall

:: Anchor Chart

Display Options & Ideas:

Completed posters are:

:: 18 x 27 (18 pieces)

:: 24 x 36 (24 pieces)

:: 24 x 36 (36 pieces)

:: Enlarge or create a smaller version using your printer settings

:: Great for a hallway display, bulletin board, or door decor

Please be sure to check out the preview for a closer look!

Thank you!

Michelle McDonald, B.A.E.

Social Studies Education, K-12

Elementary Education K-8

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