Population distribution and economic development vary greatly within countries. Voluntary internal migration leads people to move from rural areas to cities and megacities for economic opportunities, creating uneven core-periphery patterns. China experiences this through migration to large coastal cities and the growth of megacities, while internal case studies are also required on Thailand, the USA, and population patterns relative to economic conditions within.

1. Population distribution & economic
development at the national scale,

2. Syllabus Link
Describe the population distribution and economic
development at the national scale, including:
• voluntary internal migration
• core-periphery patterns
• megacity growth.

3. Syllabus Link
Case Study:
• Two detailed and contrasting examples of uneven
population distribution

4. Case Study #1
China:
Use the resources on the
website and the handout
to take notes on
population distribution
and the level of economic
development in China

5. Case Study #2
Research & Present
In a team of 2 create a presentation on population
distribution and the level of economic development
in one of these countries:
 Thailand
 The USA

6. Case Study #2
Research & Present
Your presentation needs to:
• Educate your classmates on the syllabus points
• Be in a shareable format
• Be prepped in one class period and finished for
homework