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– article with satellite images the sprawling and desolate ghost cities and the abundant accommodation not being used (from Mail Online) – strategies about how to structure information from Harvard's Visible Thinking Routines – information impact of destruction of hutongs and the disappearance of an old way of life Videos – YouTube video animation from The Economist showing growth of urban centres from rural migration by Guy Thompson and Guy Hunter, VertigoMotionDesign – YouTube videographic from The Economist showing the acceleration of urban population growth and rural migration across China from the 1980s – YouTube video from The Economist tracing the impact on rural and city populations arising from rapid urbanisation in China – YouTube video showing the difficulties faced by Ahong, a 21 year-old hairdresser from a rural village who has worked his way up to become a stylist in a trendy hair salon – YouTube video showing the streets and buildings in a traditional hutong – YouTube video about the rise of uninhabited and desolate ghost cities across China, from SBS Dateline by Analyst Gillum Tulloch Comparative Case between Melbourne and Darwin (this is a good opportunity to teach the analytical skills required for the Essay Test at the end of the unit – students with specific learning needs may required adjustments/modification including but not limited to: scaffolding, graphic organisers, mind-mapping, rank ordering, 1:1 clarification, school officer support with organisation, etc). ASSESSMENT: Commence research research journal/student record of research for Proposal for New Australian City Report (RESEARCH); 500-800 words that demonstrate ability to present findings based on statistical analysis and depth of knowledge and understanding of the impact of urbanisation. For many students, this may be first opportunity to experience writing a formal report. It may be worth explicitly teaching the expectations of the genre. The requirements for writing reports can be found here, but may need to be previewed and refashioned in order to reach students. Ch. 4 “Keys to Geography” AGTA – Macmillan Guest Speakers from Migrant Associations/Migrant Support Services
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