Change in a local area
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use past and current sources of evidence to identify how I could investigate change in the locality.
Key learning points
- Geographical enquiry develops existing geographical knowledge by examining evidence and gathering data in the field.
- Previous studies of the local area are sources of evidence but can date quickly.
- Evidence for local area change can be found in historical maps and current OS maps, which are refreshed annually.
- Evidence for recent change or local issues can also be found in the news, from talking to people and through fieldwork.
Keywords
Enquiry - An enquiry is an investigation of a geographical question or issue.
Historical maps - Historical maps show what an area was like in the past.
OS Maps - OS maps are the official maps of Great Britain produced by the Ordnance Survey.
Media - The media comprises all the ways that lots of people receive their information, including television, radio, newspapers and the internet.
Common misconception
Children need to understand that evidence can become dated - especially mapping and media evidence.
You could present some media reports of an issue which has been resolved (e.g. a new road crossing).
Teacher tip
If children have not previously studied their local area you may wish to spend some time introducing them to its main features. To ensure children have a selection of evidence you may want to select a range of media resources prior to the lesson.
Equipment
OS maps of the local area, hisotrical and current. Media reports of local area issues.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are land use types?
Q2.What would you expect to find in an area of residential land use?
Q3.Which of these would you expect to find in an area of commercial land use?
Q4.What is the main type of land use across the UK?
Q5.Order these settlements by size starting with the smallest.
Q6.Which settlement usually has the most services and facilities?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an opinion?
Q2.What does OS stand for in Geography?
Q3.What is an enquiry?
Q4.Which type of maps show what an area was like in the past?
Q5.What evidence might help you to decide which enquiry issue to investigate?
Q6.Why do geographers create enquiry questions?
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