New unit of inquiry : Cityscapes

Our new unit of inquiry is guided by these ideas:


Cities are created in response to human needs

*How cities evolve over time to adapt to human requirements
*How human beings are driven to live in communities
*City systems designed to meet human needs


Key concepts:
function, connection

Related concepts:
communication, systems,
Interdependence



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