1. Exam Question
Question: Examine and Explain the factors that influence the development of a primary economic activity in a Core region you have studied.

4. Secondary Economic Activities in the Paris Basin
Paris is the economic centre of the country it has more manufacturing industries than any other region in France

5. 4. Government Policy
The Government has encouraged industrial development in the Paris Basin by designating 8 competitive clusters in the region.
These clusters bring industry, business and research together and aim to increase production in many new and existing industries.
An example of one is Cosmetic Valley a large area to the West of Paris

6. Cosmetic Valley
Watch the clip and answer the following questions on Cosmetic Valley
Cosmetic Valley is the leading centre for what?
What percentage of the world’s beauty products are manufactured in Cosmetic Valley?
How many companies in the field of Beauty products are located in Cosmetic Valley?
When and where was the modern perfume industry established?
Name 3 activities that the companies within the Cosmetic Valley do..
How many professionals are working in Cosmetic valley?
What is the annual turnover for cosmetic Valley?

7. Cosmetic Valley
Cosmetic Valley is an area in the Paris Basin that includes
Over 400 Companies
6 Universities
accounting for 45,000 jobs and a turnover of over 10 Billion euro/15 Billion dollars (the amount of money taken in a year)
Cosmetic Valley is a centre for specialist human resources in many businesses in the cosmetics industry from
growing aromatic plants
creating and formulating products
manufacturing perfumes and cosmetics
control testing and analysis laboratories
advertising, design and packaging.
All of these factors make the Paris Basin a major industrial centre.

8. Paris City Paris accounts for 20% of the French workforce
Its an area that manufacturers products such as...
Chanel Fashion
Cartier Jewellery
Yves Saint Laurent perfume
Citreon Cars

9. Central Business District (CBD)
Is in a section of the city north of the river Seine where busy offices, factories and shops are found.
Specialist educational and academic printing and publishing activities are located close to the Universities in the City. Example the world famous Sorbonne University
Heavy steel Manufacturing (rail, steel and oil refining) is located further out from the city.
Food processing is a major industry in the region, producing cheese, wine and vegetables.

10. Manufacturing Companies in Paris City
Clear The Board
Paris Central Business District
Manufacturing Companies in Paris City
Cosmetic Valley
8 clusters in the Paris Basin
Population
Access
Drainage
Relief
Soils
Climate

11. What we know so far...
We have looked at Physical and Human factors that influence a Primary Economic Activity (AGRICULTURE) in the Paris Basin
We have looked at Physical and Human Factors that influence Secondary Economic Activities (INDUSTRIES/FACTORIES) in the Paris Basin

12. Task:
To help you to remember what we have learned so far you are going to create CREATIVE AND INFORMATIVE POSTERS ON:
PRIMARY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN THE PARIS BASIN
THE PHYSICAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE AGRICULTURE IN THE PARIS BASIN
THE HUMAN FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE AGRICULTURE IN THE PARIS BASIN
SECONDARY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN THE PARIS BASIN
THE PHYSICAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE INDUSTRIES IN THE PARIS BASIN
THE HUMAN FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE INDUSTRIES IN THE PARIS BASIN

13. Group Poster Project
In assigned groups of 3 create 3 separate posters on PHYSICAL/HUMAN factors influencing Primary/Secondary Economic Activity in the Paris Basin.
Example:
1 group may create 3 separate posters on Physical factors influencing agriculture in The Paris Basin
Person 1 can illustrate Soils and relief in the Paris Basin
Person 2 can illustrate the effect of drainage
Person 3 can illustrate the effects of Climate

14. My farm produces wheat! I’m the one to BEAT! Isla from Ile de France
Relief and Soils in the Paris Basin – Who’s the best Farmer in the Land?
My farm is the best! Located in the centre of the Basin on a low lying flat region with fertile Limon soils.
My farm produces wheat! I’m the one to BEAT! I
Isla from Ile de France I
Chandler from Champagne
NON NON NON! My farm c’est le BEST! Pourquoi?
The clay covered valleys from chalk ridges in the North East allow me
To produce grapes pour wine! The French love Wine!
Norman from Normandy
FOOLS! I am the best farmer in the land. The soils on my land in the North West are rich fertile Limon soils so I can produce cereals. The maritime climate in the North West also makes the soil wet and heavy and my farm produces dairy products as well! #WINNING!!!

15. Example 2:
Another group may create 3 separate posters on Human/Physical factors influencing industries in The Paris Basin
Person 1 can illustrate transport in the Paris Basin
Person 2 can illustrate Population
Person 3 can illustrate Government Policy

16. As a result there is a 10 million euro turnover coming into the region
Transport networks such as......allow products to be easily transported to and from the Paris Basin
As a result there is a 10 million euro turnover coming into the region

17. Groups for Project Group 1 Physical Factors influencing Agriculture
Human factors influencing Agriculture
Group 3
Physical and Human factors that influence industries
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Ernesta
Avril
Aoife O’Mahony
Lisa
Shaunagh
Kasey
Ellen Gannen
Kayleigh
Ellen Franklin
Cristina
Hayley
Danielle O’Driscoll
Melissa
Amy
Diana
Anam
Danielle Hornibrook
Jade
Kate
Sinead