Human-Environment Interaction · Modern Era

Sustainable Urban Development

Exploring how cities can be designed to minimize their environmental footprint.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does urban sprawl impact the surrounding rural environment?
  2. 2What makes a city walkable, and why does that matter for the planet?
  3. 3How can community mapping help identify 'food deserts' in urban areas?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Geo.12.6-8C3: D4.7.6-8
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Human-Environment Interaction
Period: Modern Era

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