What are the ingredients of good living spaces? People vary in their perception of what makes a good living space
Learning outcomes MUST: explain some of the reasons living space quality varies SHOULD: be able to describe and explain a variety a factors that lead to differences in the quality of living spaces COULD: be able to describe and explain a variety a factors that lead to differences in the quality of living spaces using examples from around the world
Starter Activity Cut out the cards from the worksheet and arrange them in a ‘diamond’ based on your priorities for the best quality of living space Discuss and compare your choices with your partner
Variations in quality of living spaces Look at the circles diagram on page 174 showing social/economic/environmental/political factors Go back to your list and shade each card in a colour to show which of the 4 factors it is and create a key below it
What factors affect living spaces? Gentrification Spiral of deprivation Discuss the terms using the photos and the spiral diagram on p174
What factors affect living spaces? In pairs, design a diagram to show the effects of gentrification in a MEDC city such as Leeds.
The worst living spaces?
The worst living spaces? Detroit contrasts
Chernobyl and Baghdad
Mexico City
Zimbabwe
The worst living spaces? Look at the table of the worst living spaces on page 175. Pick out 2 key processes that have had the worst impact. Explain your choices
plenary Good and bad factors of where you live (environmental/social/economic/political)