AQA A-Level Geography Distant Place Study (Detroit) Lesson 4

Build on your AQA A-Level Geography distant place study with this engaging fourth lesson, focusing on the changing character of Detroit. Students will examine the effects of de-industrialisation on the city, analyze its visual and socio-economic impacts, and explore potential solutions to mitigate its effects.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understanding Place Construction and Change: Investigate how de-industrialisation has transformed Detroit’s character and identity.
• Impact of De-Industrialisation: Analyze the wide-ranging effects on Detroit’s economy, demographics, and urban landscape.
• Data Representation: Use visual data, including photographs, to evaluate the changing nature of Detroit.
• Critical Thinking and Exam Practice: Develop analytical and evaluative skills through a 20-mark practice question with a model answer.

Included Activities:

• De-Industrialisation Overview: Introduce the concept of de-industrialisation and its relevance to Detroit.
• Photo Analysis: Analyze visual data from various parts of Detroit to explore the socio-economic and physical impacts of industrial decline.
• Discussion: Debate whether anything can be done to halt or reverse de-industrialisation and its effects.
• 20-Mark Exam Question: Practice exam-style writing with guidance and a model answer to improve confidence and technique.

This is Lesson 4 of the AQA A-Level Geography distant place study, offering students a deeper understanding of how economic and social processes reshape a place over time. Perfect for building critical thinking and exam preparation skills.

• 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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