General aim: To introduce pupils to the idea of settlement and the factors that determine the location and growth of settlements. The advantages and disadvantages of growth. Land use patterns and change over time.

ICT: Use of mapping websites to compare and contrast settlements. Use of free OS map to compare local settlement patterns. Use of estate agent web sites to tackle 'Extra@ questions on p. 63.

Key Topic	Content/Skills	Guidance Notes Literacy/Numeracy
Introduction	Glossary and title page Pupils design a title page to illustrate this topic. Pupils write a glossary of key words to be used in this topic.	Glossary at beginning of topic will familiarise the pupils with the keywords to be used, their meanings and spellings. Keywords can be displayed around the classroom.
Settlements	What are settlements and how do they grow? Foundations p. 52 Qu. 1 & 2 Summary	What is a settlement? Interpretation of photos of settlements with different functions. Opportunity to talk & discuss local examples and their functions. Local OS maps can be used.
Site	How were the sites for early settlements chosen? Foundations p.54 Qu. 1 – 3 p. 54 & Qu. 1 & 2 p. 55 Summary Extension work – Activity sheet 4.1 Saxon Settlement Game Group Work	The effects of the environment on the location of early settlements. Reinforced with Saxon settlement game – decision-making exercise. Use of photos.
Settlement patterns	What different settlement patterns are there? Foundations p. 56 Qu. 1 & 2 Summary Extension work - sheet 4.2	Photo work to show main settlement patterns. Use local examples again from the OS map.
Growth of settlements and change	What are the benefits and problems of settlement growth? Foundations p. 58 Qu. 1 & 2 Summary Extension work – sheet 4.3 How do settlements change with time? Foundationsp. 60 Qu. 1 – 3 Summary and Extras	Brainstorm the benefits and problems of settlement growth. Look at the quality of life in urban areas – use local examples. Spot the difference exercise. Role-play could be used to reinforce the effects of these changes.
Land use	Why are there different land use patterns in towns? Foundations p. 62 Qu. 1 – 3 Summary Extension work - Sheets 4.4 & 4.5 Extra – pupils could use estate agents web sites to tackle this question	Definitions of functional zones linked to the sequence of urban development and changes in housing. Use local examples to illustrate the examples.
Assessment	Self assessment sheet and target setting Assessment based on sheet 4.1a & 4.1b	Use of self-assessment sheets to highlight gaps in the pupils learning and set targets for the next topic. Assessment sheet 4.1a & 4.1b. Pupils to record their test scores against the class average.