This lesson/project idea looks at changes in trade through time
and its impact on local industries and towns. For example, you can
explore 18th Century trade with the Americas, 19th and early 20th
century trade in manufactured goods through to present day
trade.
Broad Outcomes of learning
- Subject knowledge gained and applied in a local community
context - relevance
- Research and analytical skills and the ability to present
information
- Confidence and skills in independent learning and decision
making
- Awareness of own strengths, good communication techniques,
working with others
- Employability skills and an awareness of job options
locally
Relevance to curriculum
- How historical and geopolitical links (New World, Commonwealth
etc) influenced the development of local industries
How changing trade & industry influenced the physical and
human landscape (river alterations and growth of towns).