1 lesson Key idea 4.6: 4.6a Chosen city from Use of Google Earth Starter (1 hour) The context of the chosen Site, situation and connectivity emerging or and atlases. Location established using Google developing country or of the chosen city in a national developing country Earth, atlas maps, textbook map, emerging country city (cultural and environmental), (e.g. Mumbai). and Internet site map. Students influences its functions regional and global context. note site and situation features of and structure Mumbai. Teacher reviews Key words understanding by presenting true Suggested learning Cultural factors and false statements about Mumbai objectives: and students spot the false ones. Environmental factors To know the site, Site situation situation and connectivity Main features of a selected city an atlas or Google maps, Function from an students investigate the proximity Structure emerging/developing of Mumbai to other Indian cities, Land use country. trade routes, air routes and rail, other countries. Discuss what Connectivity connections cannot be seen on Globalisation these resources. Teacher presents Development data on other connections (e.g. trade, financial flows, work of World City NGOs, tourism, migration, Hinterland government links etc.): How strong are the national, South Asia, and Accessibility global connections, and why? Students annotate a base map (provided) to show this information and demonstrate their learning. Plenary Discuss how the site, situation and connectivity may have influenced structure and functions. Give students a copy of an annotated site map for Mumbai is this a – suitable site for a megacity? Students summarise in 100 words how the site and situation of Mumbai has influenced its characteristics.
1 lesson (1 hour) Key idea 4.6: The context of the chosen developing country or emerging country city influences its functions and structure Suggested learning objectives: To know the site, situation and connectivity features of a selected city from an emerging/developing country. 4.6a Site, situation and connectivity of the chosen city in a national (cultural and environmental), regional and global context. Key words Cultural factors Environmental factors Site situation Function Structure Land use Connectivity Globalisation Development World City Hinterland Accessibility Chosen city from emerging or developing country (e.g. Mumbai). Use of Google Earth and atlases. Starter Location established using Google Earth, atlas maps, textbook map, and Internet site map. Students note site and situation features of Mumbai. Teacher reviews understanding by presenting true and false statements about Mumbai and students spot the false ones. Main an atlas or Google maps, students investigate the proximity of Mumbai to other Indian cities, trade routes, air routes and rail, other countries. Discuss what connections cannot be seen on these resources. Teacher presents data on other connections (e.g. trade, financial flows, work of NGOs, tourism, migration, government links etc.): How strong are the national, South Asia, and global connections, and why? Students annotate a base map (provided) to show this information and demonstrate their learning. Plenary Discuss how the site, situation and connectivity may have influenced structure and functions. Give students a copy of an annotated site map for Mumbai – is this a suitable site for a megacity? Students summarise in 100 words how the site and situation of Mumbai has influenced its characteristics.
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