Theme(s) Rural to urban migration, Quality of life in Brazilian Cities

Place context: Brazil (Major cities including, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo)

Scale of enquiry: Regional

Author: Paul Moss

Organisation: Clayton High School, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Age / ability group: Years 10 and 11 Higher ability

Suggestions for use:
As a group research exercise as part of the study of rural to urban migration and the reasons for it. The aim of the project is to develop the idea that the "Pull " factors attracting migrants to big cities are often perceived rather than real.