Human Settlements and County Studies · Human Geography

Settlement Patterns in Ireland

Exploring the reasons why towns are located in specific areas, such as near resources or transport links.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do people settle in certain locations rather than others?
  2. 2How has the purpose of Irish towns changed over the last century?
  3. 3What services are essential for a settlement to be successful?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - People and communitiesNCCA: Primary - Settlement: homes and other buildings
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Exploring Our World: 4th Class Geography
Unit: Human Settlements and County Studies
Period: Human Geography

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