Beijing: A global city
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use images to investigate the geography of Beijing and explain why Beijing is called a global city.
Key learning points
- A global city is a well-connected city, this means that there are good transport and financial links across the world.
- Beijing is the capital of China and has a population of around 22 million people.
- Beijing is a major centre for finance and industry, both in in China and globally.
- Beijing is important for its rich history and culture; millions of tourists visit the city each year.
Keywords
Stereotype - a set idea that people might have about a person, place or thing, but which is often not true
Infrastructure - all the basic systems in a country, such as transport and power supply
Global city - a city that is a major centre for trade and communication with other places around the world
Megacity - a city that has a population of more than 10 million people
Economy - the way money in a particular area is made and spent
Common misconception
Confusion about the difference between global cities and megacities.
Global cities are well-connected cities that are recognised as being of global importance. Megacities are cities with more than 10 million inhabitants. Not all global cities are megacities.
Teacher tip
There are many different ways to use images in investigate the geography of places. Other possibilities include asking learners to generate questions about an image; imagine what people in an image might be thinking or saying; and extending a cropped image.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the capital city of China?
Q2.What is the population of China?
Q3.Why do people migrate from rural areas to cities in China?
Q4.What is the longest river in China?
Q5.Which desert is found in northern China?
Q6.Where is Beijing located in China?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a stereotype?
Q2.What is the main difference between a megacity and a global city?
Q3.Why is Beijing considered a global city?
Q4.What is Beijing’s role in China’s economy?
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