Patterns of global urbanisation
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Why this why now
Pupils can build on their knowledge of global urban geography from KS3 to develop a greater depth of understanding of the processes and consequences of urbanisation. This unit sets the scene and provides an appropriate context for the more detailed city case study (Jakarta) in the next unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils understand the meaning of 'urbanisation' in a global context
- Pupils know about the main causes of urban growth
- Pupils have locational knowledge of continents and global regions
- Pupils can describe patterns and trends using maps and graphs
- Pupils have an understanding of the factors affecting migration and natural change
- Pupils understand the meaning of developed, emerging and developing countries
- Pupils understand the meaning of 'sustainability' in the context of urban environments
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils can build on their knowledge of global urban geography from KS3 to develop a greater depth of understanding of the processes and consequences of urbanisation. This unit sets the scene and provides an appropriate context for the more detailed city case study (Jakarta) in the next unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils understand the meaning of 'urbanisation' in a global context
- Pupils know about the main causes of urban growth
- Pupils have locational knowledge of continents and global regions
- Pupils can describe patterns and trends using maps and graphs
- Pupils have an understanding of the factors affecting migration and natural change
- Pupils understand the meaning of developed, emerging and developing countries
- Pupils understand the meaning of 'sustainability' in the context of urban environments
Patterns of global urbanisation
This unit teaches pupils about patterns and trends in global urbanisation. Pupils study regional variations, patterns and growth in urbanisation and the development of megacities. Pupils also learn about the changing factors affecting growth, urban land uses and sustainable urban living.
4 lessons in unit
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