People and Communities · Human Geography

Urban and Rural Living

Comparing the characteristics, services, and challenges of living in cities versus the countryside.

Key Questions

  1. 1What factors draw people from rural areas to move into large urban centers?
  2. 2How does the infrastructure of a city differ from that of a small village?
  3. 3What are the social and economic impacts of rural depopulation in modern Ireland?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Human EnvironmentsNCCA: Primary - People Living and Working in the Local Area
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Global Connections and Local Landscapes
Unit: People and Communities
Period: Human Geography

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