South Los Angeles

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/south-los-angeles

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is South Los Angeles?Southwestern Los Angeles County, California, south of Downtown Los Angeles
2. What is the main city?Los Angeles
3. Why was South Los Angeles renamed from South Central Los Angeles?In 2003 the city council changed the name to give the area a more positive, unified identity and to better reflect its diverse people and hopes.
4. How do people in South Los Angeles earn a living?Jobs include retail, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and many small businesses, making it an important place for work in the city and county.

Los Angeles County: The largest county by population in the United States, encompassing numerous cities and unincorporated territories.
Unincorporated Areas: Territories within a county that are not part of any incorporated municipality and are directly administered by county government.
Demographics: The statistical data relating to the population of a region, including age, race, ethnicity, and income.
Urban Planning: The technical and political process concerned with the development and design of land use and the built environment, including transportation, public facilities, and services.