Core and Peripheral Regions

Lesson 42 – pages 45-46

To learn that development is not equal within a country.

To learn the characteristics of core and peripheral regions.

To learn that in Uganda Mbale (and surrounding East region) would be peripheral while Kampala (and surrounding central region) would be core.

Key skill = communication

Lesson Aims

Explaining Core and Peripheral regions

Draw a mind map to show:◦Reasons why a core region develops.

◦Reasons why a peripheral region does not develop..

Regions

Core

Poor transport

Remote from

markets

Periphery

Compare

Kampala Mbale

Where is the core region and what is its HDI?

Where is a peripheral region and what is its HDI?

Give three extended reasons why the core region developed.

Give three extended reasons why your chosen peripheral region did not develop as quickly.

Core and Periphery – in Uganda

RCT is partnered with the Mbale region. Describe ways in which this partnership has:

Helped close the development gap with the central region.

Could help to close the gap further.

Extension Activity