Settlements: where do people live and why?
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Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils’ knowledge of land use and physical features by focusing on where people live and why. Its placement helps pupils connect human geography to the places they know, while preparing them to explore change, planning and sustainability in later units.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Knowledge of the local area and UK.
- Experience of using aerial photographs and a range of maps to investigate the geographical features of places.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils’ knowledge of land use and physical features by focusing on where people live and why. Its placement helps pupils connect human geography to the places they know, while preparing them to explore change, planning and sustainability in later units.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Knowledge of the local area and UK.
- Experience of using aerial photographs and a range of maps to investigate the geographical features of places.
Settlements: where do people live and why?
This unit explores different types of settlements, from villages to cities. Pupils learn about settlement features, growth and location, and use their local area to understand how places change. They apply what they’ve learned by designing a new settlement.
6 lessons in unit
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