Grade 6 - Unit 2
Where Do We Live and Why?
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Lesson 2
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Lesson 4
There are a number of factors which determine where a settlement is created. A settlement SITE is determined by the factors present when the settlement was first created. The SITUATION explains the location of the settlement in regard to nearby physical features and/or other human settlements. The factors that must be considered are below.
Task One
The year is 1600. You have recently left England as the leader of a ship bound for North America. It is late September by the time you reach North America and snow will soon begin to fall. You have enough food on your ship to last until January, but the snow will not melt until March. If you don’t find a site to settle soon you and your family will die. To the right are six possible settlement locations (if there are buildings in the image, ignore them). Look at each site carefully. Using each of the situational factors, decide where you will settle. The worksheet where you document this is titled "Where Should We Settle". |
Task Two
The map below lists three different settlements. Detailed information on the settlements can be found below. Read the biographies of three individuals below. Then decide where they would want to live. Be sure to justify your decision with evidence from the text.
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Settlement 1: A small city located close to the coast. It has an excellent transport system and good links with nearby towns and villages. The city has some facilities for people but is criticized for its lack of choice. The city recently won an award for its environmental policies, which include a bike rental scheme. The city has lots of parks and its residents enjoy living near the coast. Settlement 2: A remove village approximately a three-hour drive from the nearest city. Set in an outstanding area of the countryside, the village population includes people mainly working in rural industries, such as farming and fishing. The village is close to the coastline and there are excellent opportunities for outdoor sports. As the population is small, around 700 people, it is a quiet place to live. Settlement 3: A major city of more than 5,000,000 people. The city is busy and congested but has a wide variety of facilities to suit all interests. The city is a major financial center and provides a wide range of high-paying jobs. The city has been criticized for its poor environmental policies but applauded for its decent transportation system that enables people to keep moving around. |
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Lesson 6
All settlements will change over time. These changes come about in different ways. Some settlements may grow in size while others might see a population drop. Settlements can be affected by natural disasters, war, new technologies, outbreaks of diseases, and political changes in the government. Below are three different case studies. Examine each of the cities below to see how they changed over time. After you do this, write a paragraph explaining how settlements change over time.
Case Study 1 - Dubai
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Case Study 2 -Rome
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Case Study 3 - Mexico City
Types of Changes
It is important to understand not only that things have changed over time, but also how they have changed. Look at the images to the left to understand the five different types of change we will discuss in this course.
Task 1In paragraph format, explain how each of the different types of changes happened in each of the case studies above.
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Lesson 7 - Summative
This lesson mimics the historical development of a settlement from its early days as a small town to now, when it is a large and successful modern city. You are responsible for this settlement. You must design, plan, and build it according to the needs of the time. Remember, you start with one building but will end up with a lot by the end. Plan accordingly!
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