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Year 8 - Geography

The future of cities

Cities: What are they like to live in?

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about how cities have grown and developed over time. Life in contrasting cities is explored through focussing on Manila and London.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explore how cities may look and function in the future.

Key Notes

  • Smart cities use technology to improve urban life.
  • Urban planning will focus on climate mitigation and adaptation in future.
  • Future cities will rely on renewable energy and green tech.
  • Advances in transport will shape future city living.
  • The function of cities may change as more of their traditional functions go online.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • smart city: a city that uses digital technology to improve services and quality of life
  • sustainability: meeting needs today without harming the future
  • urban planning: designing and managing how cities grow and change

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Cities can't do much to stop climate change because it's a global problem.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Smart cities use technology to improve urban life. Urban planning will focus on climate mitigation and adaptation in future.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'smart city'

a city that uses digital technology to improve services and quality of life.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Cities can't do much to stop climate change because it's a global problem. Correction: While climate change is a global issue, cities can make a big difference by reducing emissions and adapting their infrastructure to protect people and the environment.

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