Study Types of Homes
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What you will learn
- 1Compare city homes and rural homes
- 2Explain how the place where people live shapes the type of home they have
Mini Lesson
Have you ever noticed that homes look very different depending on where they are? A tall apartment building in a busy city looks nothing like a farmhouse surrounded by fields!
What is a home?
- A home is a place where people live, feel safe, and keep their belongings.
- Homes come in many shapes and sizes depending on the location, climate, and the needs of the people living there.
- Example: In very cold places, homes are built with thick walls and small windows to keep the heat inside.
City homes
- Cities have lots of people, so homes are often built close together or stacked on top of each other.
- Apartment buildings are multi-story buildings with many separate units. Each unit is one family's home.
- Townhouses are narrow homes that share walls with the homes next door.
- City homes usually have small or no yards because land is limited and expensive.
Rural homes
- Rural areas have fewer people and more open land, so homes are more spread out.
- Farmhouses are large homes on farms with lots of land around them for crops and animals.
- Cottages are smaller, cozy homes often found in the countryside.
- Rural homes often have large yards, gardens, or fields.
Suburban homes
- Suburbs are areas between cities and rural areas. Homes here are typically single-family houses with medium-sized yards.
Words to know
Home
A place where people live and feel safe
e.g. My home has three bedrooms.
City
A large, busy area with many people
e.g. Cities often have tall apartment buildings.
Rural
An area in the countryside with open land
e.g. Farmhouses are common in rural areas.
Suburb
An area between a city and the countryside
e.g. Most homes in the suburb have yards.
Apartment
One of many homes inside a tall building
e.g. Our apartment is on the third floor.
Farmhouse
A large home on a farm with land around it
e.g. The farmhouse had a big garden.
Ask yourself: "Where is this home — in a busy city, a quiet suburb, or the open countryside?"
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