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Year 7 - Geography

Diversity and change in the local area

Population: where do people live?

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about the changing size and distribution of the world's population and how these can be affected by factors such as migration. Through examining a range of examples, pupils will develop an understanding of how countries react to different population challenges.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe the impact of migration on a local area in the UK.

Key Notes

  • Migration makes our population more diverse.
  • Diversity within the UK has led to changes in local communities and culture.
  • Local areas can change over time as a result of changes in population.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • census: the official collection of data about a whole population.
  • culture: a way of life, customs and behaviours that a group of people share.
  • diversity: the variety of human, physical or cultural characteristics in a geographical area.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Migration just brings people.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Migration makes our population more diverse. Diversity within the UK has led to changes in local communities and culture.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'census'

the official collection of data about a whole population.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Migration just brings people. Correction: Migration brings other cultures, foods and fashion to the UK.

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