Changing economic sectors in urban and rural areas
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compare the changes that have occurred in different economic sectors.
Key learning points
- There has been a decline in the primary and secondary sectors in rural and urban areas.
- There has been a rise in the tertiary and quaternary sectors in rural and urban areas.
- This decline and growth has affected the economy and employment structures of particular areas of the UK.
Keywords
Mechanisation - the development of machinery and technology in industries such that it reduces the need for human labour
Global shift - the movement of manufacturing industries from developed countries to emerging and developing countries
Science park - an area of land dedicated to businesses specialising in science and technology
Financial services - a tertiary sector industry that deals with banking, investments, pensions and insurance
Common misconception
All forms of primary and secondary industry have declined in all areas.
While the general trend has been one of decline, some aspects of primary and secondary industries have become more successful such as organic farming.
Teacher tip
Students can use old maps to look at how farming and urban landscapes have changed over time and how these changes are indicators of economic sector decline or growth.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an urban area?
Q2.What is a rural area?
Q3.What is the most densely populated region in the UK?
Q4.Which sector includes jobs in farming, fishing, and mining?
Q5.Which economic sector has grown the most in UK cities?
Q6.Why do some people move from cities to rural areas?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which region in the UK has experienced deindustrialisation, leading to a shift from manufacturing to service-based industries?
Q2.The biggest change in primary industries has been the increased use of machinery and technology. This is known as .
Q3.What is the quaternary sector focused on?
Q4.Why have some primary and secondary industries remained successful despite overall decline?
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