Systems ModuleSystems ModuleGeography Geography

LessonsLessons

Lesson 7 The factory Lesson 7 The factory systemsystem

Aim- How does the factory Aim- How does the factory system work and where system work and where are they best located?are they best located?

NearbyNearbyMarketsMarkets

Labour SupplyLabour Supply

EnergyEnergySourcesSources

LocationLocationFactorsFactors

RawRawMaterialMaterial

AvailableAvailableLandLand

GovernmentGovernmentMoneyMoney

Factors effecting factory Factors effecting factory locationlocation

Task 1Task 1Complete the sorting exercise showing the Complete the sorting exercise showing the

factors associated with factory locationfactors associated with factory location

Industrial Linkages are connectionsbetween businesses, which cause

them to tend to congregate together

Industrial Linkages are connectionsbetween businesses, which cause

them to tend to congregate together

During the Industrial Revolution thegrowing textiles & iron industries were

powered by coal-fired steam engines

During the Industrial Revolution thegrowing textiles & iron industries were

powered by coal-fired steam engines

Coal was heavyand difficult to

transport (railwayscame later), so the

developing industrylocated near themain coal fields

Coal was heavyand difficult to

transport (railwayscame later), so the

developing industrylocated near themain coal fields

TASK 2

In a couple of sentences, describe the location of these old, heavy industries/coal mines

Cheap labour inFar East LEDCshas made MEDCheavy industryuncompetitive

Cheap labour inFar East LEDCshas made MEDCheavy industryuncompetitive

TASK 3

What do you think the impact will therefore be on those

places you have just described? List as many things as you can

The result is Industrial Declinein many areas, e.g. North-East

England or the Ruhr in Germany

The result is Industrial Declinein many areas, e.g. North-East

England or the Ruhr in Germany

TeessideTeesside

Modern industries involve lighter,more high technology and higher

Value Added activities, e.g. mobilephones, computers, medical equipment

Modern industries involve lighter,more high technology and higher

Value Added activities, e.g. mobilephones, computers, medical equipment

As they do not use large quantities

of heavy materials and the products

are not bulky, transport costs are low

As they do not use large quantities

of heavy materials and the products

are not bulky, transport costs are low

Modern Industries can therefore go anywhere - they are “Footloose”, choosing Industrial Estates or Business Parks

Modern Industries can therefore go anywhere - they are “Footloose”, choosing Industrial Estates or Business Parks

Ashford’s Business and Science Ashford’s Business and Science parksparks

Task 4Task 4

Using the map on the following slide, Using the map on the following slide, describe the location of Ashford’s business describe the location of Ashford’s business

and science parksand science parks

All fourteen business parks have good access to the primary road network and the M20

1. Cobbs Wood / Chart Road2. Godinton Way3. Mace Lane4. Henwood5. Batchelors / Quest6. Willesborough7. Brookfield / Fairwood8. Victoria Road9. Eastmead10. Old Railway Works11. Beaver12. Kingsnorth13. Ellingham14. Ashford Business Park

Green Field SitesEureka Science and Business Park,Orbital Park, Waterbrook Park andCheeseman's Green

ASHFORD BUSINESS/SCIENCE PARKS

The key factors aremain roads, airports,

universities and highlyeducated workers

The key factors aremain roads, airports,

universities and highlyeducated workers

Industry change location poemIndustry change location poem

Task 5 and HomeworkTask 5 and Homework Using the following slide of images, write a poem Using the following slide of images, write a poem

describing the differences between the two describing the differences between the two different types of industrydifferent types of industry

The old heavy industries on the left hand side to The old heavy industries on the left hand side to the change to the hi tech, ‘footloose’ industries the change to the hi tech, ‘footloose’ industries on the right hand sideon the right hand side

Use the brainstorming sheet in word to gather Use the brainstorming sheet in word to gather your ideasyour ideas