The impacts of changing employment Starter: What does deindustrialisati on mean? Why did deindustrialisati on happen? Must be able to identify the different impacts of deindustrialisation Should be able to describe the cycle of decline and growth Could be able to explain the environmental impacts of deindustrialisation and economic change

Glasgow’s Decline During the 1980s, the ship building industry declined and led to several impacts. In your pairs brainstorm the different impacts caused by deindustrialisation in Glasgow. A* Challenge: Can you categorise your impacts into social, environmental and economical.

Impacts EconomicalSocialEnvironmental Loss of income for the workers AlcoholismDerelict land – unaesthetically pleasing A loss of government income tax Increased levels of crime Empty factory building – litter Rising demand for income-support benefits Family breakdown - tensions Global pollution – environmental issue pushed overseas Migration – brain drain – skilled workers leave High unemploymentLess water usuage Loss of income for local shops and services Reduction in noise and air pollution locally

Are there positive impacts of deindustrialisation?

Keyword Diversification - means creating varied industries and economic activities. Then, if one fails, it won’t affect the others

Glasgow’s alive again How has Glasgow changed?

The problem which faced Glasgow was that all of its main industries were linked. The Scottish, UK and EU have provided financial grant to help kick start a programme of diversification. The following tertiary and quaternary industries have expanded: -Arts, Culture and tourism -Mixed-use developments -Media

Arts, Culture and tourism -Creation of a international famous art museum to attract tourists -Scottish Exhibition and conference centre -Glasgow Science Centre -Increased employment through tourism because of hotels and restaurants Mixed-used developments - Investment from private property developers led to new riverside flats along the River Clyde with shops and restaurants Media New BBC Headquarters for Scotland's TV and radio broadcasting. Commercial broadcaster STV located nearby

Can you create a cycle of growth to show the regeneration of Glasgow?

Using examples, explain the environmental impacts of deindustrialisation and economic change. 8 marks

Peer Assessment MarkDescriptor 0No Rewardable content 1-3Simple or very basic statements using little or no subject vocabulary 4-6Generalised explanations but with some use of geographical terms e.g. ‘ when industries close, the environment often deteriorates because of derelict land which puts investors off’. Up to three developed statements. 7-8Detailed statements with clear explanations using geographical terms. E.g. ‘when industries like steel closed in Glasgow, the environment deteriorated because of the derelict land and run-down buildings. This puts investors off because they cost too much to improve’. Two well developed points plus other developed statements are required.

Write an to a friend describing the changes that have taken place in Glasgow since the 1980s and the impact which this has had