English National Curriculum Geography
Mission Objectives
Understand that the local area has changed over time
Explain how the local area has changed over time
Explain how the local area has changed over time and identify features that explain why early settlers chose this area to live in
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Words and meanings to learn
ruins
the remains of something that was once big or important, like an old building or castle, but is now broken down or falling apart
early settlers
the first people to live in an area
resources
things that people use to live, like water, food, and materials for building
expand
to make something bigger
develop
to make something better or bigger over time
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Resources: Maps of the local area from three different time periods, pencils.
DE has provided handouts with maps for teachers who are unable to source maps from their own local area. For teachers who do have maps of their local area, insert your maps into the handouts as directed.
Support Handout (1): The handout provides images so the pupils can discuss in a group or with adult support how the area has changed over time.
Core Handout (2): The handout provides space for the pupils to record how their settlement has changed over time.
Challenge Handout (4): The handout provides space for the pupils to record how their settlement has changed over time. Pupils are also asked to identify the physical features that explain why early settlers chose to live in the area.
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