Megacities

Starter: can you name the megacities of 2050?

Objectives: investigate megacities in greater detail

Outcomes: 

1. What factors are causing the growth of 'megacities'? Explain which factors are the most important.

2. You need to build a case study of living conditions in a 'megacity' of your choice. 

You could start your research here: Lagos, Nigeria; New Delhi, India (or this); Tokyo, Japan; Mexico City, Mexico or pick one of your own. 

3. Referring to your case study, what are the consequences of 'megacity' growth;

          a. for individuals?

          b. for societies?

4. How are megacities changing the map of the world? Write down your answer before watching this TED Talk. Did you answer correctly?

PLENARY: What are your thoughts about Parag Khanna's predictions?*