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AQA A-Level Geography Distant Place Study (Detroit) Lesson 2

AQA A-Level Geography Distant Place Study (Detroit) Lesson 2

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Continue the AQA A-Level Geography distant place study with this insightful second lesson, delving into the economic changes that have shaped Detroit. Students will explore the decline of industry, the shift from the Steel Belt to the Rust Belt, and the lasting impacts on the city’s identity and development.

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding Place Construction: Examine how Detroit’s economy influenced its evolution and identity.
  • Industrial Decline: Analyze the causes and consequences of Detroit’s industrial decline.
  • Globalisation’s Impact: Explore how globalisation has reshaped Detroit’s economy and place-making process.
  • Data Representation: Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to deepen understanding of Detroit’s economic transformation.

Included Activities:

  • Introduction to Ford: Explore the role of Ford in Detroit’s industrial boom and its subsequent decline.
  • Steel Belt to Rust Belt: Analyze the transition from an industrial powerhouse to economic decline with thought-provoking questions.
  • Globalisation Analysis: Read and discuss an article on globalisation’s impact on Detroit, followed by an exam-style question.
  • Research Homework & Documentary: Extend learning with independent research tasks and critical questions based on a recommended documentary.

This is Lesson 2 of the AQA A-Level Geography distant place study, focusing on Detroit’s economic journey and its impact on the construction of place. It’s ideal for fostering analytical and evaluative skills while encouraging independent research.

  • Exam Board: AQA
  • Subject: Geography
  • Level: A-Level
  • Resource Type: Lesson
  • Year: 2025
  • Year Group/s: Year 12 and Year 13

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