Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Urban and Rural Research Graphic Organizers
Urban and Rural Research Graphic Organizers
Transportation
What I Know What I Want To Know
Sample Questions: 1. What types of modes of transportation are used in the community? 2. Is there public transportation available in this community? If so, what types? 3. What types of transportation signs do we see in this community? 4. What is the nearest airport to this community?
Location
What I Know What I Want To Know
Sample Questions: 1. Where is this community located? 2. In what region of Ontario is this community located? 3. Describe its geographic location on a map.
Natural Geography
What I Know What I Want To Know
Sample Questions: 1. Explain the communitys land, bodies of water, weather patterns, plants and animals 2. What are the natural resources in this community? 3. How do the natural geographic features of this community affect how people meet their basic needs (Ex. Food, water, shelter, clothing)
Population
What I Know What I Want To Know
Sample Questions: 1. What is the population in this community? 2. Describe this communitys population density. 3. Which ethnic groups and cultures are found in this community? 4. Is this community multicultural?
Land Use/Structures
What I Know What I Want To Know
Sample Questions: 1. Describe the residential, commercial and industrial areas in this community. 2. Has this community changed or grown over time? 3. What types of buildings and other structures are evident in this community?
Sample Questions: 1. What kinds of recreational activities are available in this community? 2. What are the main tourist attractions in this community? 3. Are there more visitors at a certain time of the year?