1. Which factors are the most important for building a settlement?

2. What would people be looking for now, when choosing somewhere to live?
I think people would look for _______ because...

3. Where should early settlers settle?
Lesson 2
Lesson Objectives:-
To justify where settlers should build settlements.
Lesson Outcomes
By the end of today’s lesson students will be able to:-
Outline a number of factors that affect where people settle
Analyse factors that affect where people settle and decide which is the most important

4. Identify the advantages and disadvantages
Give a reason for each (why is it good/bad)
Identify any other factors in the images

5. River runs through hills
Most of the land here is flat with the hills behind. A small river runs through the land. The land is great for grazing cattle but the soil is not very fertile. A
Rocky hillside
River runs through hills
Hard ground
Some flat land

6. Hilltop (not south facing)
The land is very flat. There is a river next to the land. The land has very good soil. There are hills not too far away. B
Hilltop (not south facing)
Ask- How could the flooding problem be overcome.
River
Flat land
Rich soil

7. C
South facing
Mountains
Areas of forest
Poor soil
Lake

8. The land is very flat. The area is very open and there is only a small area of forest.
Good fertile soil
Flat land

9. You can give at least 2 reasons for your chosen site.
Scenario
Key words
Fertile- soil with good food in for plants
Grazing- Animals eating grass
Early settler- Someone who started the first places to live.
Imagine you are an early settler (e.g. Roman) and are looking for a place to live. Using the information from last lesson and the images justify where an early settler should settled.
Explain what a settlement, site and early settler are
Decide an on an image to settle on
Include advantages and disadvantages
Compare with what is needed today
You are able to describe the 3 natural advantages and disadvantages of each site.
You can give at least 2 reasons for your chosen site.
You can fully explain the natural advantages and disadvantages of each site. You compare the sites to evaluate which one is the best for a settlement.
You are able to give at least 2 natural advantages and disadvantages of each site.

10. Think!
There is no running water, bricks, internet, electricity etc.
Where are you going to get water from?
Where are you going to get heat for cooking and keeping warm?
Where are you going to get building materials?
What does the land need to be like to build on?
How are you going to get food?
Early settlers need to be near a river to have access to water. This because…

11. Peer Assess WWW - EBI - Advantages Disadvantages Reasons Explanations
Examples
Spelling
Connectives

12. Resources

14. Natural site factors
The site -is the actual place where a settlement such as a village or town grew up.
Building materials
Needed wood or stone. Useful to be near a wood or rocky hill side.
Shelter
A south facing slope will have more sun and protection from the wind. Trees can also provide protection.
Protection
Good views from the hill top give you warning if you are about to be attacked.
Question- Would any of these not be relevant today? What would people be looking for now, when choosing somewhere to live?
Water
Needed for drinking, cooking and washing. Too much can cause flooding.
Wood
Need for fires to keep warm and to cook on.
Rivers
Easy to cross either on foot or by a bridge.
Flat land
Easier to build on, grow crops and travel to other towns.

15. The place is on top of a steep hill.  - house can slide
 - good for protection
A number of important route-ways cross or converge there.
- easier to move around
 - people could attack you
It is an important transport centre.
 Easier to transport yourself, or goods
There is a mine, quarry or some other raw material nearby.
 Make tools, house
The place lies on the south facing of the valley
 - more sun, crops will grow
There is flat, level ground for building
- good for crops
- you cant see if you are being attacked. May get flooded
There is access to a good supply of water.
 To drink
It lies at the bridging point of a river
 may get flooded.  travel to places
The place is situated above the flood level of a river
 Wont get flooded! YAY
The place has good farmland with fertile soils
 Grow crops
The place is sheltered from storms
 - may not get flooded if there is heavy rain
There is a gap in the hills.
 - may get attacked
There is a natural harbour
- trade goods
 Could be attacked
The place is an ideal river port because large boats can navigate upstream.
 - travel to different places
The site could be defended easily against attack.
 - stay alive!
Use to give students ideas – if necessary

16. The place is on top of a steep hill.
A number of important route-ways cross or converge there.
It is an important transport centre.
There is a mine, quarry or some other raw material nearby.
The place lies on the sunny side of the valley
There is flat, level ground for building
There is access to a good supply of water
It lies at the bridging point of a river
The place is situated above the flood level of a river
The place has good farmland with fertile soils
The place is sheltered from storms
There is a gap in the hills
There is a natural harbour
The place is an ideal river port because large boats can navigate upstream
The site could be defended easily against attack.
Use to give students ideas – if necessary