IGCSE Geography Changing Towns & Cities – FULL Unit Bundle (7 Lessons + Case Study & Exam Practice)

IGCSE Geography Changing Towns & Cities – FULL Unit Bundle (7 Lessons + Case Study & Exam Practice)

• Complete Topic 7 unit – 7 fully resourced lessons
• Covers urbanisation, growth, opportunities, challenges & case study
• Built for exam success (AO1, AO2, AO3 + 5 & 7 mark questions)

Resource Overview

A comprehensive, fully resourced 7-lesson unit covering Changing Towns and Cities for IGCSE Geography.

This bundle takes students from core understanding of urbanisation through to exam-level evaluation and case study application, providing a clear progression across the entire topic.

Designed to save planning time while ensuring students develop the skills needed to describe, explain and evaluate in exams.

What’s Included (Full Topic Coverage)

Lesson 1: Urbanisation & Global Population

• Where people live globally
• Urbanisation and growth patterns
• Urbanisation curve (Stages 1–5)
• Explanation skills (PEEL) + exam questions

Lesson 2: Causes of Urban Growth

• Push and pull factors
• Rural-to-urban migration
• Natural increase & multiplier effect
• Decision-making simulation + evaluation task

Lesson 3: Opportunities of Urban Living

• Economic, social and cultural opportunities
• Services, housing, leisure and employment
• Data interpretation + exam practice

Lesson 4.1: Challenges of Urban Growth (Part 1)

• Inequality, housing, transport, waste
• Informal settlements
• Cause and effect explanation

Lesson 4.2: Challenges of Urban Growth (Part 2)

• Deprivation and cycle of poverty
• Evaluation of most serious challenges
• Diamond 9 + 5-mark exam question

Lesson 5: Urban Sprawl & the Rural–Urban Fringe

• Causes of urban expansion
• Urban sprawl and the rural–urban fringe
• Positive and negative impacts on surrounding areas
• Decentralisation and transport links
• Brownfield vs greenfield development
• Debate, decision-making and 5-mark evaluation practice

Lesson 6 Bundle: Managing Urban Growth & Sustainability

• Environmental, housing, transport & industry strategies
• Sustainability (3 pillars)
• £10 Million City Challenge (decision-making + evaluation)
• 5-mark exam practice

Lesson 7: Case Study – Shanghai

• Causes of growth
• Challenges & opportunities
• Management strategies
• 7-mark exam question practice
• Structured case study building

Why This Bundle Works

✔ Zero prep – everything is ready to teach
✔ Covers the entire Topic 7 specification
✔ Clear progression: knowledge - application - evaluation - exam response
✔ Strong focus on exam technique and mark scheme skills
✔ Includes 5-mark and 7-mark exam questions with guidance
✔ Engaging, student-led activities throughout (role-play, decision-making, problem-solving)
✔ Suitable for mixed-ability KS4 classes

Key Skills Developed

Students will:

• Understand urbanisation and global population patterns
• Explain causes and impacts of urban growth
• Apply knowledge to real-world examples
• Evaluate strategies using sustainability criteria
• Build and use a case study effectively in exams
• Develop confidence in extended writing and justification

Perfect For
IGCSE Geography (Cambridge / Edexcel)
KS4 Urbanisation / Changing Cities topic
Full unit teaching
Revision and exam preparation

Standout Feature

This bundle doesn’t just cover content — it provides a complete pathway to exam success, taking students from first understanding urbanisation to confidently answering high-mark case study questions.

Ideal for:
Teaching the full Topic 7 unit
Mock exam preparation
Cover lessons (fully self-contained)