How are communities changing?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how and why communities have changed over time.
Key learning points
- Early communities changed dramatically throughout different time periods in history for a variety of reasons.
- Politics, the economy and demography are three important reasons why communities change.
- Communication has become easier and more efficient with technological advances, having a positive impact on communities.
- Migration changes communities because people from different places move to another, bringing different traditions.
- Communities will continue to change with the advancement of technology and changes in politics, economy and demography.
Keywords
Communities - groups of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Change - an act or process through which something becomes different
Migration - the movement of people from one place to another, for example, moving from one country to another
Common misconception
Communities do not change and stay the same, regardless of the people in them.
Communities will always change due to many reasons including migration, politics, demography and the economy.
Teacher tip
You could show pupils an old wired phone to show them the advances in technology.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A neighbourhood community is made up of people where you ...
Q2.A global community is made up of the whole ...
Q3.Match the word with its correct definition.
Q4.A rural community is one made up of people in villages with people and more access to the countryside.
Q5.Communities often share the same ...
Q6.An inclusive community makes everyone feel ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Early communities changed through different __________ periods in history.
Q2.Match the word with its correct definition.
Q3.What has enhanced communication within communities?
Q4.Communities will continue to in the future.
Q5.Match the word with how it affects communities.
Q6.The law that gave police more power to control protests and public gatherings is called the ...
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