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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Geography
Lesson Topic: 1.7 Urbanisation: Explain causes and consequences of urbanisation.
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the definition of urbanisation and its main drivers.
  • Explain both positive and negative consequences of urbanisation.
  • Analyse push‑pull factors using a simple urbanisation model.
  • Evaluate the Lagos case study to illustrate impacts.
  • Propose sustainable urban‑planning strategies.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Printed handout of cause‑and‑consequence table
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Map of Lagos (or world urbanisation map)
  • Worksheet with guided questions
  • Sticky notes for brainstorming
 Introduction:
Begin with a striking image of a bustling city skyline and ask students what draws people to live there. Recall previous lessons on industrialisation and economic development, linking them to urban growth. Outline today’s success criteria: students will identify causes, list consequences, and suggest planning responses.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – Match push and pull factors on a worksheet.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Define urbanisation and present the flow‑chart model with projector.
  3. Group activity (15') – Analyse the Lagos case study and fill a cause‑consequence chart.
  4. Whole‑class discussion (10') – Compare positive vs negative impacts; record key points on board.
  5. Planning challenge (10') – In groups, design two sustainable interventions for Lagos and present briefly.
  6. Check for understanding (5') – Exit ticket: one cause and one consequence of urbanisation.
Conclusion:
Summarise how industrial, economic and service opportunities drive urban growth while highlighting the associated challenges. Students complete an exit ticket recalling one cause and one consequence. For homework, they research another megacity and write a short paragraph on its urbanisation issues.