The Americas: A Study of Contrast · Spring Term

The Great Cities of the Americas

Analyzing the location and significance of major cities like New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Mexico City.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a city a global hub?
  2. 2How do skyscrapers change the micro-climate of an urban area?
  3. 3What challenges face rapidly growing megacities in South America?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Human GeographyKS2: Geography - Locational Knowledge
Year: Year 4
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Americas: A Study of Contrast
Period: Spring Term

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