Geography at key stage 3 (Year 8)

Unit 9: Shopping - past, present and future

Prior learning

It is helpful if pupils have:

studied land use in their local area
used thematic maps in an atlas
carried out, with support from the teacher, geographical enquiries
considered issues from different points of view

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.


	1. The past - how and why does the provision of goods and services change? How are different groups affected (who wins and who loses) when there is change?
	2. The present - what types of goods and services are found in different settlements today, in the local area/region? Why does the provision of goods and services vary between settlements?
	3. The future - how will the internet affect shopping patterns?