Learning Objective • To understand what makes somewhere attract people.
Connector What does the word settlement mean?
Can you think of different settlements?
Can you think of different settlements? Conurbation Small Town Isolated Dwelling Large Town Hamlet Village City
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Settlement Hierarchy • Glue the picture in beside each settlement. • Describe the services available in each settlement? • What happens to population as we increase in settlement?
Connector What do you think makes a good living space?
Card Sort Different factors affect where we live. Sort the cards into the headings below. Social Environmental Political Economic
Copy the diagram into your book. Also on page 174.
Living spaces through perception • Does age have an effect on where people would like to live? • In pairs, decide where you would like to live and list at least three reasons why. One of you plays the part of a 22 year old professional, the other a 70 year old pensioner. • Compare answers.
Functional or Personal Attachment? • There will be lots of jobs there. • I grew up here as a child. • There are good transport links. • Can you think of any other examples?
Exam Question • Describe factors that affect living spaces. (4)