Activity name:
Building Communities - How Geography Shapes House Building
Activity Descriptor:
A suite of 10 Powerpoint presentations and topical lesson plans exploring the geographical and sociological aspects and impacts of house building.
Activity Aims:
To encourage investigation and research through ten themed lessons. Participants' will gain an understanding of how geography shapes house building.
Themes cover:
- Why we need new homes
- How populations have changed across the UK
- How builders meet local needs
- What is a sustainable community?
- How council make decisions about where to build new homes
- Where new homes should be built
- Building homes in challenging environments
- How new homes can be made more energy efficient
Audience (Recommended Age):
11 - 16 years (All activities are linked to the curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4 in England).
Group size:
There is no restriction on the number of participants.
Further information:
This resource can be linked to Explore Housebuilding and Green Living activities. Further information can also be found at Geographical Association and Housebuilding Careers
This document contains information on the How Geography Shapes House Building.
Lesson 1 - Why do we need new houses (Powerpoint) for the Building Materials and their Properties
DOWNLOADLesson 1 - Why do we need new houses PDF for the Building Materials and their Properties activity
DOWNLOADLesson 5 - Does the Bath Riverside Development encourage sustainable communities Powerpoint
DOWNLOADLesson 5 - Does the Bath Riverside Development encourage sustainable communities PDF
DOWNLOADLesson 6 - How do councils make decisions about where to build new houses Powerpoint
DOWNLOADLesson 6 - How do councils make decisions about where to build new homes PDF
DOWNLOADLesson 7 - How does South Oxfordshire plan to meet the housing need Powerpoint
DOWNLOADLesson 7 - How does South Oxfordshire plan on meeting the housing need PDF
DOWNLOADLesson 8 - Where should we build the new homes decision making Powerpoint
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