Regional Study: The Americas · Contemporary Era

Urbanization in Latin America

Analyzing the rapid growth of megacities and the challenges of infrastructure and housing.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do rural populations migrate to cities like Sao Paulo or Mexico City?
  2. 2How do informal settlements reflect the economic gaps within a city?
  3. 3What can cities do to provide sustainable services to millions of new residents?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Geo.7.6-8C3: D2.Geo.12.6-8
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Regional Study: The Americas
Period: Contemporary Era

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