1. Settlement homework!

2. Homework 1: Spellings 1.Settlement 2.Urban 3.Rural 4.Greenfield 5.Function 6.Sustainable 7.Brownfield 8.Dispersed 9.Nucleated 10.Linear

3. Homework 2: Comprehension Read the information sheet. Answer the questions below to find out the function of the settlement of Blackburn through history… What was Blackburn like in the Middle ages? Why did the settlement of Blackburn grow with the industrial revolution? (what was its function?) What happened to the settlement of Blackburn after 1930? Why was this? How many people live in Blackburn today? And why is this?

5. Homework 3: Interpretation Study the photograph below. This is the settlement of Warkworth, Northumberland. The first people settled here in 1698, why do you think they choose this location?

6. Homework 4: Research Click on the hyperlink below to research the Sustainability of the Olympic games. http://www.london2012.com/about- us/sustainability/ The summer of 2012 played host to the very first Sustainable Olympic games ! The whole event was based around being sustainable and eco- friendly. However the Olympic park was where most of these elements of sustainability came into play. For example, it was built on brownfield land in order to re-use derelict land in east London. The summer of 2012 played host to the very first Sustainable Olympic games ! The whole event was based around being sustainable and eco- friendly. However the Olympic park was where most of these elements of sustainability came into play. For example, it was built on brownfield land in order to re-use derelict land in east London. Your task! You are going to research into the sustainability of the London 2012 Olympic park. 1.Use the hyperlink to access the website with lots of information about the games. 2.Create an A4 poster explaining how the Olympic park is a sustainable settlement! Your task! You are going to research into the sustainability of the London 2012 Olympic park. 1.Use the hyperlink to access the website with lots of information about the games. 2.Create an A4 poster explaining how the Olympic park is a sustainable settlement!

7. Homework 5: Maps You are going to need Google maps or Google earth to complete this exercise. If you are using Google maps make sure the satellite map is turned on. Types of settlement! Your task! 1)Load up Google maps/ earth. 2)You type Blackburn into the search bar 3)Find the following; A nucleated settlement A dispersed settlement A linear settlement Write each one into your book with DETAILED explanations of why you have chosen each settlement e.g What characteristics do they have?

8. Homework 6: Design Use the worksheet to choose where you would build your camp if you were to appear on ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here!’ 1.Choose your location and explain your reasons why. 2.Now design your camp – you must include; A shelter A lookout point to spot enemies Easy access to water and food sources.

10. Homework 7: Numeracy & graphs What are some of the problems in urban settlements? Use the questionnaire to ask at least 5 people at home or in your local area (remember to only ask people that you know!) Write a summary report of what you found out; Include graphs to present your information (see example!) Write a good EXPLANATION of what you found out. Can you offer some solutions to help improve these problems? This can be completed on the computer.

12. Homework 8: Revision Create a ‘mind tree’ that covers everything you have learnt throughout the settlement topic. KEY WORDS Different types of settlements Problems in settlements