From what students have learned about cities and their growth, have them analyze the City of Honolulu. Have students use some of the models to base their observations. Students should use maps, graphs, and other visuals to help them. Have students write a short essay about their findings. They should create maps and other visuals to further explain their essay.
Extension Have students look at growth maps of a city.
Chicago is an excellent example. Students should look at the patterns of the urban sprawl. They should note the kind of linear patterns, if any, and why they are patterned in such a way. Students can look at the age distribution in a city. Have them structure population pyramids and generalize information from these pyramids.