Created By
Eliza H
5 HOURS
5 LESSONS
academic-development
This course is designed to provide an introduction into economic and political Geography and explore the economic and political structures of the past. By the end of this course, students should have developed a broad understanding of the origins of agriculture, permanent settlement, feudalism, mercantilism and colonialism and how these have set the foundations for our modern world today. Throughout lessons, students will be encouraged to think critically whilst analysing historical, economic and political sources. There will also be a focus on how to construct an effective essay and get top marks.
5 LESSONS
5 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Origins and Development of Urbanisation: The Relationship of a Food Surplus on Permanent Settlement
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Feudalism and the Emergence of Merchant Towns
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Mercantilism and the Absolutist State
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Colonialism and the Age of Discovery
60 minutes
Lesson 5
The Rise of the Nation State
60 minutes
Critical Thinking
Essay Writing Skills
Historical Analysis
Constructive Criticism
Eliza H
Multi-Disciplinary Educator
Eliza is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, and alongside pursuing her cooking career, she teaches a range of curriculum subjects to children aged 7 to 18.
