Sustainability and London’s 2012 Olympic Games SECTION B – Getting to know East London
Starter Activity
Newham Ideas – define the key concepts... One of London’s most deprived areas with high levels of multiple deprivation The Olympic Park will regenerate the area The Games would leave a legacy of housing and sports facilities for the people there
The Population of Newham Compare and contrast the population of the study region with that of the UK
True or False? True or False? The largest age group for males is 40 to 44 Males in age category 15-19 is 8% The region has a youthful population The birth rate is declining in the region There is a shortage of young men in the region Males and females in age category 55-59 and 60-64 are the same Females in age category 70-74 is 2% There are more females over 90 then males Females between 25-29 is lower then 8%
Thinking about the Ten Aims for sustainable development (page 3) how does figure 6 and the diversity of the area, link to these aims?
What else can we learn about Newham from the booklet?
What else can we learn about Newham from the booklet?
What else can we learn about Newham from the booklet?
What else can we learn about Newham from the booklet?
What else can we learn about Newham from the booklet?
What else can we learn about Newham from the booklet?
Video Task: Watch the ‘Going for Gold’ DVD What will be the benefits of the Games to the area? Are there any drawbacks? What are the social, economic and environmental implications?