Outcomes Outcomes Identify the characteristics of settlements using location, size,

function and hierarchy 

Analyze the relationship between settlement patterns and the factors which influence them.

State the benefits of planned settlements over unplanned settlements

Distinguish between urban growth, urbanization, urban sprawl, urban drift and urban blight

ActivitiesActivities Describe the site and situation of settlements Examine the role of functions of settlements in the

classification of settlements Identify different factors that contribute to the various

settlement patterns. Examine maps showing different settlement patterns Differentiate between rural and urban settlements Outline the differences between urban growth, urbanization,

urban sprawl, urban drift and urban blight Discuss factors influencing rapid urbanization Examine the impact and various solutions of rapid

urbanization

AssessmentAssessment Create a table showing the categories of settlements using their

characteristics.

Concept mapping activity

  Use a selected urban land use model to analyze the appropriate use of

land in a selected country/region.

Post in Discussion forum comments on factors influencing urbanization  Write a report to United Nations on the impact and possible solutions of

rapid urbanization.