Urban patterns in Jakarta
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how rapid population growth in Jakarta has created significant inequalities and challenges in managing the city.
Key learning points
- There are significant inequalities in Jakarta's residential areas.
- There are differences in quality of life in Jakarta's residential areas.
- Managing Jakarta involves political and economic challenges.
Keywords
Quality of life - a measure of people’s wellbeing, including access to housing, healthcare, education, income and services
Population density - the number of people living per square kilometre (km²)
Kampungs - informal settlements in Indonesian cities built by residents, often on derelict or unsafe land
Common misconception
Poorer people always live far away from the city centre, and richer people live near the centre.
Jakarta is more complex. In Jakarta, many wealthy areas stretch from north to south along the central axis, but some low-income areas are found right next to rich districts, even in the inner city. Kampungs can develop wherever there’s space.
Teacher tip
Students could use Street View to survey different areas of Jakarta to identify and describe features of higher-income and lower-income areas.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms to their definitions.
Q2.What is the capital city of Indonesia?
Q3.What is one major pull factor attracting people to Jakarta?
Q4.What is a common problem caused by rapid urban growth in Jakarta?
Q5.Which of these is an example of informal employment?
Q6.Why does flooding happen frequently in Jakarta?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Q2.Which of these would most likely reduce someone’s quality of life?
Q3.Kampungs are often found in areas with land, like near railways or rivers.
Q4.Which statement shows the pattern of rich and poor areas in Jakarta?
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