L.O: To be able to explain the reasons for the hierarchy of settlements and services

(source: https://www.thinglink.com/scene/884426268353757184)

(source: https://crystalsamuel.weebly.com/settlement.html)

Development – Task 2: Complete the following activities to become more familiar with the settlement hierarchy so that you can explain the reasons for the hierarchy of settlements and services…

Define the following key terms (use your ipads):

Make a sketch diagram of the settlement hierarchy above in your notes…On your diagrams can you annotate:

1. The population size usually founded in that settlement
2. The types of services you would expect to see and whether they are High, middle or low order services
3. An example location of this settlement type

Next, look at the photographs below and answer the questions with each one:

Photograph 2:

1)  Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)

2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)

Photograph 3:

1)  Identify the  type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)

2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)

Photograph 4:

1)  Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)

2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)

Photograph 5:

1)  Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)

2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)

Photograph 6:

1)  Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)

2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)

Photograph 7:

Plenary – Task 3: Practice exam question…

Q. Using examples, explain the settlement hierarchy (5marks)

Homework Task:  

Look at the below diagram.

L.O: Describe and explain the factors which may influence the sites, growth and functions of settlements

Key Skill Development:

Identification & Description

Geographical Explanation

Key Terms:

Site

Situation

Settlement

Growth

Function

Factors (Physical/Human) – relief, soil, water supply and other factors including accessibility, resources

(source: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/settling-mars/?utm_source=BibblioRCM_Row#mars-novo-mundo)

  Task 2 – definitions : Using your ipads research and define today’s key terms…(Resource 1 in todays lesson below can help too).

Task 2 – Research & Collect: Use the video clip below and fill in the below table link to explore different factors that affect settlement location (no need to explain anything, just identify and classify as many factors as you can…)

Identification table of physical and human factors affecting settlement location

Resource 1: Youtube clip on Why are towns and cities found in certain places?

(source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msQb9b064hg)

(source: https://slideplayer.com/slide/6148949/)

Key Questions…taken from previous IGCSE papers…

Define what the physical aspect is (2marks) (you may need your ipad for this to just quickly research)

Define what a bridging point is (2marks)

Define what a nodal point is (2marks)

Describe what a wet point site is. (3marks)

Describe what a dry point site is. (3marks)

Describe what a defensive site is. (3marks)

Development – Task 3: Access the link below to the task sheet and complete the table by looking at each photograph and using your knowledge from the previous tasks…

Photograph and explanation exercise of factors affecting site, location and function of a settlement tasksheet

Plenary: 

Explain the differences between site , situation and settlement on the IGCE curriculum.

 

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L.O: To be able to explain the patterns of settlement

Key Skill Development:

Identification

Geographical Explanation

Key Terms:

Linear

Nucleated

Dispersed

Isoloated

Starter – Task 1: Look at the photograph below and in pairs, try to identify physical reasons that could attract the formation of a settlement in this area…

Key Question…Why do you think this settlement has formed like this?

(source: google search engine)

Development – Task 2: Identifying and Explaining the different settlement types…

Look at the below photographs and answer the questions underneath each one…(source of all photographs google search engine)

Photographs of settlement types for your notes

Photograph 1:

  1) Identify the settlement type (1mark)

2) Describe its main features (3marks)

2) Explain why this settlement took this formation (annotate your photo with key features) (5marks)

Photograph 2.

  1) Identify the settlement type (1mark)

2) Describe its main features (3marks)

2) Explain why this settlement took this formation(annotate your photo with key features) (5marks)

Photograph 3:

  1) Identify the settlement type (1mark)

2) Describe its main features (3marks)

2) Explain why this settlement took this formation(annotate your photo with key features) (5marks)

Photograph 4:

  1) Identify the settlement type (1mark)

2) Describe its main features (3marks)

2) Explain why this settlement took this formation(annotate your photo with key features) (5marks)

Plenary – Task 3: Geography Poetry…

                        As a final task today, try to create an 8 line descriptive poem of a settlement type of your choice. Try to use words that connect to that settlement and most all be CREATIVE, use ADJECTIVES and put your HEART into it…