Slums Lesson 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a slum?

• A crowded, run-down area of a city where poor people live.

• A wealthy neighborhood with large houses.

• A rural area with farms and open land.

• A business district with tall buildings.

Multiple Choice

What are some of the living conditions commonly found in slums?

• Poor-quality housing and overcrowding

• Access to luxury amenities

• Spacious and clean environments

• High-quality healthcare facilities

Multiple Choice

Globally, how many people live in slums? Write your answer. Between ___ and ___ people.

• 900 million, 1.6 billion
• 90 million and 1 billion

• 91 million and 1.6 billion

• 45 thousand

Multiple Choice

According to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), what is a key characteristic of slums?

• They can't provide basic living conditions.

• They are always located in rural areas.

• They have the best schools in the city.

• They are known for their modern architecture.

Open Ended

Describe the differences between a shack and a typical house found in wealthier neighborhoods.

Multiple Choice

What is a public toilet?

• A toilet in a private home

• A toilet that everyone can access and share

• A toilet only for children

• A toilet in a hotel room

Open Ended

Which do you think is the biggest challenge faced by people living in slums, and why?

Multiple Choice

Which continent has the highest percentage of countries with more than 41% of the population living in slums, according to the map?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

Open Ended

Why do you think slums are often found near coasts or in less developed countries?

Multiple Choice

Which continents have the majority of the world's slums?

• Africa and Asia

• Europe and North America

• Australia and South America

• Antarctica and Europe

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements correctly describe what the map shows?  Tick two.

• In most African countries, more than 25% of the population lives in slums.

• There are very few people living in slums in the USA, Australia or the UK.

• The map doesn’t show any countries in which 56% or more of the population lives in slums.

• The map does not show the location of any actual slum settlements.

Multiple Choice

Which slum has the largest population according to the table?

• Orangi Town

• Neza

• Dharavi

• Kibera

Multiple Choice

Which of the following slums has the largest population?

• Dharavi

• Neza

• Orangi Town

• Kibera

Open Ended

Describe two features you notice about the Santa Marta Favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, based on the image.

Open Ended

Compare the views of the favela and the city in the images. What differences can you observe between the favela and the surrounding city?

Multiple Select

Based on the images, what are some ways that culture and daily life are expressed in favelas? Select all that apply.

• Street art and murals

• Traditional music and drumming

• High-rise luxury apartments

• Community gatherings

Video from Google Slides

Open Ended

4. Watch the video about Santa Marta Favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ‘Favela’ is another word for slum.

Think of words and phrases to describe what the slum is like.

The evidence suggests…..

Open Ended

What are some key questions you still have about slums after this lesson?

Open Ended

4. Watch the video about Santa Marta Favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ‘Favela’ is another word for slum.

Think of words and phrases to describe what the slum is like.

The evidence suggests…..

Open Ended

What are some key questions you still have about slums after this lesson?