Judith Lerner

Judith Lerner

Judith Lerner

Kindergarten, first and second grade English language learners (ELL) face the dual challenge of learning new vocabulary at the same time they are building new concepts. An interactive series of geography lessons that engages primary grade students in learning about the differences between a village, a town, and a city, can facilitate vocabulary growth in an important social studies context.

Building Geography Vocabulary and Concepts – Village, Town, City

The purpose of this primary social studies lesson is to build essential key vocabulary for the study of geography. The focus words are: village, town, city. Additional vocabulary may include neighborhoods, streets, houses, apartments, buildings, skyscrapers, etc.. Children may also encounter more abstract concept words such as few, less, least, more, small, smaller, smallest, big, bigger, biggest.

Materials Needed to Create a Cityscape Mural

This geography lessons needs only drawing paper and supplies such as scissors, markers, and tape. Teachers may want to supplement with photos, posters, or books with pictures of villages, towns, and cities.


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