a measure of people’s wellbeing, including access to housing, healthcare, education, income and services

the number of people living per square kilometre (km²)

informal settlements in Indonesian cities built by residents, often on derelict or unsafe land

Urban patterns in Jakarta

Geography

Location and national, regional and global context of Jakarta

The structure of Jakarta

Trends and causes of population growth in Jakarta

Effects of population growth on spatial growth, functions and land use

Opportunities for people living in the city

Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: housing

Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: services

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'top-down' strategies

Top-down strategies to reduce global inequalities

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'bottom-up' strategies

This unit teaches pupils about the development, importance and characteristics of Jakarta, an emerging country. Pupils will study the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the city, considering issues such as housing, services, the environment and sustainability.

Jakarta: case study of a major city in an emerging country

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which of these would most likely reduce someone’s quality of life?

Kampungs are often found in areas with {{}} land, like near railways or rivers.

Poor people only live in the east of the city

Rich and poor areas are often located next to each other

Which statement shows the pattern of rich and poor areas in Jakarta?

Growth in the percentage of people living in cities

Jobs not taxed or monitored by the government

Basic services like roads, electricity, and water

Movement of people from one place to another

What is one major pull factor attracting people to Jakarta?

What is a common problem caused by rapid urban growth in Jakarta?

Which of these is an example of informal employment?

Why does flooding happen frequently in Jakarta?

Starter Quiz