Mallard Family Community Choices

The video lesson explores why families move between different types of communities: urban, suburban, and rural. It explains the concept of migration and discusses various reasons for moving, such as space, transportation, and lifestyle preferences. The story of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard illustrates these concepts as they search for a suitable home for their ducklings, facing challenges in urban areas. The lesson concludes with a prediction exercise, encouraging students to think about the best community for the Mallards.

What does the term 'migrate' mean in the context of communities?

• To stay in the same place

• To build a new house

• To move to a new community

• To visit a different city

Which type of community is characterized by having a lot of buildings and transportation options?

• Coastal

• Suburban

• Rural

• Urban

Why might a family choose to move from an urban to a suburban community?

• To be near more restaurants

• To have more space and a backyard

• To live in a smaller apartment

• To be closer to transportation

What was Mrs. Mallard's concern about raising a family in certain areas?

• No access to schools

• Lack of transportation

• Presence of foxes and turtles

• Too many people

What did Mr. and Mrs. Mallard find appealing about the pond in the public garden?

• It had a lot of fish

• It was far from the city

• There were no foxes or turtles

• It was quiet and had no people

Why did Mrs. Mallard decide the public garden was not suitable for their ducklings?

• Too many people feeding them

• Not enough food

• Lack of water

• Too much traffic and danger

Where did Mr. and Mrs. Mallard finally decide to settle?

• In a suburban backyard

• Near the Charles River

• In the public garden

• In a rural farm

What role did the policeman Michael play in the story?

• He built a nest for the Mallards

• He stopped traffic for the Mallards

• He helped the Mallards find food

• He guided the Mallards to a new home

What is one advantage of a suburban community for the Mallards?

• More open spaces and water bodies

• More buildings

• More people

• More traffic

What should students consider when deciding where Mr. and Mrs. Mallard should move?

• The number of people in the area

• The availability of food

• The proximity to schools

• The safety and space for ducklings