STARTER:Look at the images below and the clues to decide what city will we be looking at today.

Where am I describing?

• Largest city in the south west of England.

• Has a population of 440,500.

• The population is expected to reach half a million by 2029.

• Is one of the UK’s ten ‘core cities’.

BRISTOL

Learning Objectives:

Describe he location of Bristol

Explain it’s importance on a national and international scale.

Explore how Bristol has changed over time.

Bristol: Location and Importance20/03/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni-uDCU8u_k

Bristol is the largest city in the south-____ of England. The city lies between S______ and G_______. The historic cities of Bath and Gloucester are located to the south-east in S________ and north-east, respectively.

Bristol has been ranked among the world’s most inspirational cities in a new survey by online travel company TravelBird, which saw the West Country city beat capitals including Paris, Amsterdam and London to the top 10.

• Do now:

• Using information from last lesson, the 2 extracts below and page 166: Outline why Bristol is an important city in the UK.

Title: Bristol: Location and Importance 20/03/2020

What makes Bristol a major UK city?

Bristol

Education:

Industry:Tourism:

Culture and Entertainment:

Religion:

1. Using page 166, make notes on the following sections.

2. If complete:

Read the fact sheet and write down 5 reasons (bullet points) as to why Bristol is important city for the wider world.

Which factor has the biggest influence on the economy and society? Why?

What makes Bristol a major UK city?

16th Century

21st Century

THEN

NOW

How has Bristol changed through time? Exit task:

Task: Using the cards that you have been

given, create a timeline that only

includes events that have had a lasting impact on Bristol.

Remember to look at the dates.

Challenge: Highlight the key events that you think was important in shaping Bristol city centre. Why have you chosen these events? Is one more important than the rest? Why?