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Rural to Urban migration in LEDC’s

2011 March 27
by Kate Empson

Good powerpoint looking at push and pull factors and how this influences people to move to the city.

Rural to Urban migration

Urbanisation in LEDC’S – Shanty towns

2011 March 27
by Kate Empson

Here is a good powerpoint that looks at rural – urban migration in LEDC’s. 

Covers the development of shanty towns, characteristics and the problems faced.

Rural to Urban Migration

Improving life in Shanty towns – overview

2011 March 27
by Kate Empson

Here is a useful powerpoint that looks at how shanty towns can be improved.

Improving life in Shanty towns

Issue of e-waste

2011 March 25
by Kate Empson

Here are two really good newspaper articles which look at the issue of e-waste.

newspaper article one

newspaper article two

Mrs Empson

e-waste in China

2011 March 24
by Kate Empson

Here are the slides I showed in class which looks at the issue of waste disposal and particularly e-waste.

e-waste in china

Urban problems in LEDC’s

2011 March 24
by Kate Empson

Here is a good website that covers all the issues that LEDC’s face due to rapid urbanisation. Add more detail to your notes or useful for revision.

Urban problems in LEDC\’s

KS4 REVISION – GeoGames (good fun way to check your learning)

2011 March 11
by Kate Empson

Here is the link to a website that has got a wide range of games which could test your knowledge on the various topics we have covered.

Geo-Games

Enjoy!!!

Kobe earthquake – case study

2011 March 10
by Kate Empson

For those of you who prefer to listen to key information. I have found the following Podcast on the web. This gives you the key detail on the Kobe earthquake.

Kobe

Managing population (high birth rates) – Kerala, India

2011 March 10
by Kate Empson

This website gives you a good overview of how Kerala tackled high birth rates and managed its population growth.

Kerala

Issues in the City – MEDC’s

2011 March 10
by Kate Empson

Useful notes on issues that the CBD faces in MEDC’s. Also good case study on traffic management in Cambridge.

Issues in the CBD – MEDC\’s