GIS: Visualising and analysing the growth of cities
I can use GIS to visualise and analyse the growth of cities around the world.
- Year 8
GIS: Visualising and analysing the growth of cities
I can use GIS to visualise and analyse the growth of cities around the world.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- GIS can be used to visualise cities around the world.
- India and China now have a large number of megacities.
- Cities with a lower HDI often have faster growth rates than cities with a higher HDI.
- GIS can be used to analyse the growth of different cities around the world.
Keywords
Megacity - a city with a population over 10 million
Human Development Index (HDI) - a composite measure of development that gives a score between 0 and 1, based on indicators of health, education, and income
Basemap - a background map or satellite image you can choose in GIS that lets you add other layers of information on top
Common misconception
Cities are growing at the same rate everywhere around the world.
Cities are growing at different rates around the world. Often, cities in countries with a lower HDI are growing more rapidly than cities in countries with a higher HDI.
Equipment
Computers, tablets or laptops with an internet connection.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
Q2.In cities, like transport, schools, and hospitals are often under pressure.
Q3.Which of the following is a challenge of city life?
Q4.Why might people move to live in cities?
Q5.Which of these is likely to reduce quality of life in a city?
Q6.Which of these shows a misunderstanding about city life?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
