meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

a measure of the total amount of greenhouse gases that are released as a result of our actions

Sustainable cities

Geography

The growth of cities

GIS: Visualising and analysing the growth of cities

Urban structure and land use

Global cities and megacities

Population in cities

Benefits of living in cities

Challenges of living in cities

Regenerating cities

Steel cities: Tangshan and Sheffield

Cities and climate change

The future of cities

This unit teaches pupils about how cities have grown and developed over time. Life in contrasting cities is explored through focussing on Manila and London.

Cities: What are they like to live in?

meeting today's needs without harming the future

total greenhouse gases released by actions

Improves air quality and mental wellbeing

Which of the following is a benefit of green space in cities?

Cities don’t need to plan for the future

Cities must support people now and in the future

Why is sustainability important in cities?

It’s just about saving trees and oceans

It includes fairness, health and planning for the future

Some people believe sustainability is only about the environment. Which of these shows a fuller understanding?

number of people living in a certain area

facilities provided for people's needs (e.g. schools, hospitals)

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Which of these is an example of a service in a city?

Cities always have fewer people than rural areas.

Cities often have busy transport systems.

Which of these statements is true about cities?

Which of these is a challenge of city life?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Sustainable cities

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.