Geography at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 5)

Unit 20: Local traffic - an environmental issue

Places, skills, themes

Places

School locality
Widening range of scales
Effect of features on activities
Changes

Skills

Observe and question
Collect and record evidence
Use maps and plans
Use secondary sources

Themes

Settlement: land use, land use issue
Environment: impact, sustainability

Sections in this unit

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	1. What are the issues involved in constructing the by-pass?
	2. Where is the by-pass located?
	3. Why is the construction of the by-pass an issue?
	4. How did the issue arise?
	5. What are the groups involved in the issue and what are their views?
	6. How might the issue be resolved?
	7. General