A New Suburb

What were the characteristics of Val's rural town?

Select all that apply:

• Lots of open fields and forests

• Few people

• Houses were far away from each other

• Houses are closer together

What are the characteristics of a suburb?

Select all that apply:

• It has more people.

• It is close to a big city.

• It has many homes and businesses.

• It is bigger than a city.

Which of the following statement is TRUE about a suburb?

• A suburb is smaller than a town.

• A suburb is bigger than a city.

• A suburb is bigger than a town.

What was built in Val's suburb to help students learn?

• A new school

• A new park

• A new hospital

Why does the new school have more classes?

• Because there are more teachers.

• Because there are more students.

• Because there are more principals.

What were created in school for students to join based on students' interests and talents?

• clubs

• classes

• meetings

At the new school, Val meets new students.

Where did they come from?

• Some used to live in the city.

• Others used to live in other rural town.

• All were just from Val's small town.

How can a small town grow?

• More houses and schools are being built.

• More people are leaving the town.

• More businesses are closing.

In your area, how do you know that your community has grown?

• There are new buildings built everywhere.

• There are more farms everywhere.

• There are more forests everywhere.

True or False: A suburb is bigger than a town and smaller that a city.

• True

• False