1. Homework!

2. Rural settlements continued.......
Learning objective – outline the reasons for the changes seen in rural areas.

3. Rural settlements

4. What has changed in rural areas? – discussion & mind mapping exercise
Accessibility – it is easier to reach rural areas- why?
Population – larger communities in some areas – why? Smaller communities in other areas – why?
Employment structure – typical jobs have changed – why?
New types of rural living – commuter villages / retirement villages – why have these increased in the UK?

5. Accessibility
Changes in rural areas.

6. What has changed in rural areas? – discussion & mind mapping exercise
Accessibility – it is easier to reach rural areas- why?
Population – larger communities in some areas – why? Smaller communities in other areas – why?
Employment structure – typical jobs have changed – why?
New types of rural living – commuter villages / retirement villages – why have these increased in the UK?