| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Geography |
| Lesson Topic: The role of factors (physical, social, economic, political, historical) in creating distinct structures and patterns of land use |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe how physical, social, economic, political and historical factors influence urban structure and land‑use patterns.
- Analyse the interaction of at least two factor groups in shaping a city’s spatial layout.
- Compare the Concentric Zone, Sector and Multiple Nuclei models in explaining contemporary urban forms.
- Evaluate the impact of urban change processes (growth, decline, regeneration) on land‑use patterns.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector or interactive whiteboard
- PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation with factor tables and model diagrams
- Printed handout of the factor summary table and model sketches
- World map or GIS screenshots of example cities
- Sticky notes or index cards for group activity
- Markers and large sheet for class mind‑map
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Introduction:
Begin with a striking aerial photo of a city where natural features dictate its shape, asking students what they notice. Prompt recall of previous lessons on land‑use categories and ask them to predict which forces might have produced the observed pattern. Explain that today they will identify five key factor groups and use them to explain urban structures, with success measured by their ability to link factors to specific land‑use examples.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Quick sketch activity – students draw a simple city layout and label one physical and one social factor they think influences it.
- Mini‑lecture (15'): Overview of the five factor groups with real‑world examples (e.g., Hong Kong’s topography, London’s green‑belt policy).
- Group analysis (20'): In small groups, students receive a case‑city handout, identify dominant factors, and fill a table matching factors to land‑use patterns.
- Model comparison activity (15'): Teams match each classic urban model to the case‑city, justify their choice, and present a brief argument.
- Plenary & exit ticket (5'): Whole‑class recap of key interactions; students write one factor‑land‑use link they found most surprising on a sticky note.
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Conclusion:
Summarise how the five factor groups interlock to shape distinct urban structures and why models are useful simplifications. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding and assign a short homework: choose a local town, identify two dominant factors, and sketch a simple land‑use map illustrating their influence.
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