Jakarta: case study of a major city in an emerging country
Why this, why now
This unit teaches pupils about the development, importance and characteristics of Jakarta, an emerging country. Pupils will study the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the city, considering issues such as housing, services, the environment and sustainability.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Jakarta: case study of a major city in an emerging country
This unit teaches pupils about the development, importance and characteristics of Jakarta, an emerging country. Pupils will study the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the city, considering issues such as housing, services, the environment and sustainability.
10 lessons- Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: services
- Urban patterns in Jakarta
- Opportunities for people living in the city
- Effects of population growth on spatial growth, functions and land use
- The structure of Jakarta
- Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: housing
- Location and national, regional and global context of Jakarta
- Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'bottom-up' strategies
- Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'top-down' strategies
- Trends and causes of population growth in Jakarta