The future of 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

Sustainable 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?

Meets needs now without harming the future

Urban {{}} helps make decisions about how cities grow.

Which of these shows a sustainable city feature?

Cities can reduce emissions and improve infrastructure

Cities must wait for other countries to act

Cities can’t do anything without factories

Some people believe cities can’t help stop climate change. Which statement shows a better understanding?

Roads, electricity, water supply and transport

Which of these is most likely found in an urban area?

Which of these is a challenge of urban life?

Which of these describes green space in a city?

Cities vary – some are clean and well-planned

Some people think all cities are crowded and polluted. Which of these shows a better understanding?

Starter Quiz