Opportunities in Beijing
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe ways in which Beijing has developed over time and identify opportunities of living and working in this global city.
Key learning points
- Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world with a history dating back around 3000 years.
- Beijing’s population has increased; more and more land is becoming built up and infrastructure has developed.
- Beijing’s rapid growth and status as a global city provides a wide range of opportunities.
- Many large transnational corporations have bases in Beijing.
Keywords
Urbanisation - the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities rather than the countryside
Infrastructure - all the basic systems in a country, such as transport and power supply
Services - a service is a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection
Global city - a city that is a major centre for trade and communication with other places around the world
Transnational corporations - large businesses that operate in many different countries globally
Common misconception
Beijing was only inhabited by people recently.
People are thought to have inhabited the area around Beijing since the Stone Age, hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Teacher tip
Use GIS tools to explore how land use in Beijing has changed over time.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the approximate population of China?
Q2.What is the main reason for China’s large population?
Q3.What is the capital city of China?
Q4.Which city in China has the largest population?
Q5.What is China's official language?
Q6.What is the main reason for rural-to-urban migration in China?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is one major economic opportunity in Beijing?
Q2.How long have people lived in the area around Beijing?
Q3.What is one cultural opportunity in Beijing?
Q4.How has Beijing’s infrastructure improved to support opportunities?
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