Reading
Grades 9-12
Rise of the Urban Planet
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Urbanization background reading: Our world population is rapidly urbanizing. Yet, urban and suburban sprawl in developed countries and the spread of urban slums in developing countries pose challenges to environmental and human health.
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This reading must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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