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Engage your Year 7/8 students with this fully planned Geography unit, “How Can We Improve the Lives of India’s Urban Poor?”. Designed with non-specialist teachers in mind, this comprehensive unit delves into the complex challenges and opportunities presented by urbanisation in India, focusing on the lives of the urban poor in rapidly growing cities like Mumbai.

Building on previous units that explored urban dynamics and sustainability in the UK, this unit applies those foundational skills to a new cultural and geographical context, offering students a global perspective on human geography. It’s a ready-to-teach resource that includes a detailed medium-term plan, engaging PowerPoints, worksheets, and resources, alongside mid-term and end-of-unit assessments. Retrieval practices and exit tickets are integrated into each lesson, ensuring sustained learning and retention.

Unit Objectives:

O1: Understand the geography of India and its rapid development, emphasising that India is a rapidly developing, not a poor, country.
O2: Develop a sense of place in slum housing and comprehend the challenges faced by the urban poor.
O3: Analyse the causes and impacts of urbanisation on the lives of the urban poor.
O4: Explore sustainable ways to manage slum housing and improve residents’ lives.
O5: Enhance critical thinking by evaluating various solutions to the challenges faced by the urban poor.

What Does This Unit Cover?
Students will explore the rapid urbanisation of India, focusing on how this development affects the urban poor, particularly in slum areas like Dharavi in Mumbai. The unit deepens students’ understanding of urbanisation, sustainability, and social justice by examining the complex interplay between economic growth and social equity. Students will learn to apply map skills and geographical concepts to real-world scenarios, encouraging empathy and critical thinking about global living conditions.

How Does This Unit Fit into the Broader Curriculum?
This unit builds on prior learning from the “How Does Birmingham Connect to the World?” and “Does the UK Have World Class Landscapes?” units, tying together concepts of urbanisation, sustainability, and social justice. It also prepares students for future studies, such as the upcoming “Development” unit, where they will explore global population growth and sustainable development on a broader scale.

Key Concepts:

Sense of Place: Understanding the unique challenges and characteristics of slum housing in India.
Sustainability: Exploring sustainable solutions to improve living conditions in rapidly urbanising areas.
Inequality: Analyzing the disparities in living conditions and access to resources within urban environments.
How to Use This Resource:

This unit is ready for immediate use by both specialist and non-specialist teachers.

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Transform your Geography curriculum with this comprehensive 6 Full Units Bundle, designed for Years 7-9. This bundle provides everything you need to deliver engaging, well-structured, and thought-provoking lessons across a range of key geographical topics, all with minimal preparation required. Perfectly tailored for both specialist and non-specialist teachers, these fully planned units include detailed medium-term plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and assessments, ensuring your students gain a deep and well-rounded understanding of essential geographical concepts. **What’s Included in This Bundle?** **How is Birmingham Connected to the World? (Year 7)** Introduce students to the concept of interconnectedness through the lens of Birmingham's global connections. This unit covers map skills, geographical connections, and the urban environment, providing a solid foundation for future geographical studies. **Does the UK Have World Class Landscapes? (Year 7)** Explore the UK's diverse and iconic landscapes, focusing on geomorphological processes and human-environment interactions. Students will delve into the physical geography of the UK, learning about the formation and evolution of its landscapes. **How Can We Improve the Lives of India’s Urban Poor? (Year 8)** Take students on a journey through India's urbanization, focusing on the challenges faced by the urban poor. This unit integrates social justice and sustainability, helping students develop empathy and critical thinking skills. **Can We Stop the River Tame from Flooding? (Year 8)** Engage students with the complexities of river systems and flood management. This unit combines physical geography with real-world case studies, encouraging students to think critically about human-environment interactions. **What Makes People Live Near Tectonic Hazards? (Year 9)** Dive into the dynamic relationship between human populations and tectonic hazards. This unit explores the reasons behind human habitation in hazard-prone areas and evaluates the effectiveness of risk management strategies. **Why is the World Unevenly Developed? (Year 9)** Challenge students to explore the complexities of global development. This unit covers socio-economic disparities, development indicators, and the ethics of international aid, providing a holistic understanding of global development issues. **Key Features:** Fully Planned Units: Each unit includes medium-term plans, engaging PowerPoints, worksheets, and assessments. Teacher-Friendly: Designed for both specialist and non-specialist teachers, with minimal preparation required. Curriculum-Aligned: These units are aligned with key geographical concepts and curriculum requirements for Years 7-9. Skill Development: Focuses on building students' geographical skills, critical thinking, and understanding of real-world applications.

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