North America: A Continent of Contrasts · Spring Term 1
Urbanization and Megacities
Studying the growth of major North American cities like New York and Mexico City and the impact of urban sprawl.
Key Questions
- 1What attracts millions of people to migrate to megacities?
- 2How do cities manage the environmental impact of such high population densities?
- 3What are the primary differences between urban living in North America versus the UK?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: Geography - Human GeographyKS2: Geography - Settlements and Land Use
Year: Year 6
Subject: Geography
Unit: North America: A Continent of Contrasts
Period: Spring Term 1
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