1. Location

2. Activity – 3 minutes
In threes can you find the following businesses on the map provided. Circle them when you have found them.
Box Factory
Springfield Museum of Natural History
Mr Burn’s Casino
EXTENSION: Moe’s Tavern

3. Why there?
Using one of the businesses that you found in the activity before. For this business rank the factors affecting location in order of importance. Most important at the top. Least important at the bottom.

4. Activity
Lenny and Carl decide they want to open a clothes shop in Springfield. Advise them of three factors they would need to consider when choosing their location. EXTENSION: Choose a location for Lenny and Carl on the map and say why you have located their shop there.

5. Footloose Business
A footloose business is one which is able to locate anywhere it chooses.

6. Government and Location
Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) – 9 of these operate in England
They encourage business development.
Aim to create more jobs and make businesses more competitive
Awarding of grants, organising training and improving infrastructure are the main ways they help.

7. Government and Location
Local governments look to provide incentives for businesses to locate in their area.
They do this by:
Giving grants
Promoting the area
Creating industrial estates/technology parks
Can you identify an industrial estate in Springfield?

8. TASK
Complete the Case Study about the location of John’s garage. (p139 White OCR book)
EXTENSION: Simpson’s task sheet

9. Review List 3 factors that effect location.
What are the advantages to the Springfield Mall being in its current location?
What are the disadvantages to Mr Burns’ Casino being in its current location?
Why do you think the nuclear power plant is in its current location? Is there anywhere more suitable to locate?