Geography at key stage 3 (Year 8)

Unit 9: Shopping - past, present and future

Future learning

This unit lays the foundation for understanding the concept of development and a more detailed study of shopping patterns, usually covered at GCSE level.

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?