GIS: Analysing inequality at different scales
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use Geographic Information Systems to analyse patterns of inequality at different scales.
Key learning points
- Digital maps and GIS help us visualise inequality globally and within the UK.
- Digital maps help us analyse economic and social inequality.
- GIS can be used to analyse deprivation across a transect in a city.
Keywords
Inequality - the uneven distribution of resources, opportunities, and living conditions
GIS - a geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system that captures and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns
GDP per capita - the total monetary value of all the goods and services produced in a country over a year, divided by the population
Healthy life expectancy - the estimated average number of years lived free from disability or disease burden
Deprivation - a lack of basic needs and services that people need to live a safe and healthy life
Common misconception
Countries with the highest GDP per capita always have the highest healthy life expectancy.
This isn't always the case as other factors also play a big role, like access to healthcare, lifestyle, diet, pollution levels, and inequality.
Teacher tip
The 2nd learning cycle includes analysing deprivation across a transect across Sheffield. You may wish to replicate the instructions using a different place. Analysing deprivation within the local area is sensitive and it is important to consider what is appropriate for your setting.
Equipment
Computers, laptop or tablets with access to the internet. This lesson uses Esri's Geography Visualiser, which is a free resource.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does “development” mean in geography?
Q2.Which of these is an example of an indicator of development?
Q3.What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Q4.What is meant by global inequality?
Q5.Countries with high levels of development usually have a literacy rate.
Q6.Which of these is often true of less developed countries?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the role of GIS in geography?
Q2.What does GDP per capita help us understand?
Q3.Which of the following is an example of deprivation?
Q4.Which of the following is true?
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