Settlement and People · Winter Term

Why People Settle Where They Do

Investigating the historical and geographical reasons for the location of towns and cities, such as rivers and resources.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why are so many major cities built next to rivers?
  2. 2What resources do people need to survive in a new settlement?
  3. 3How does the landscape determine where we build our homes?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - SettlementNCCA: Primary - People and communities
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Landscapes and Livelihoods
Unit: Settlement and People
Period: Winter Term

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