the systems like transport, water, and energy networks that support a city

the creation of new ideas, products, or methods of production, often driven by city life

the customs, arts, and social life of different groups of people

Benefits of living in 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

Challenges of living in cities

Regenerating cities

Steel cities: Tangshan and Sheffield

Cities and climate change

Sustainable cities

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?

The systems like transport and energy that support city life

The creation of new ideas, products, or ways of doing things

The customs, arts, and social life of a community

Access to diverse services like hospitals and schools

Cities often support {{}} by bringing together people, ideas and businesses.

Cities offer both challenges and benefits, including opportunities and culture

A student says: “Living in a city is all about noise, traffic and stress.” What would be a more balanced view?

A place with high population and built-up environments

Cities usually have better access to jobs, education and {{}}.

Which of these is an example of city infrastructure?

Conditions vary – some cities have better planning and cleaner environments

A student says “All cities are overcrowded and polluted.” What’s a more accurate view?

Pressure on housing, transport and services

What is a key challenge of rapid urban growth?

Which of the following is a pull factor that attracts people to cities?

Benefits of living in cities

Lesson outcome