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. Have students further investigate urban planning and the New Urbanism. Students will be able to apply and explore what they've learned about cities with a place like Celebration. All rights reserved.