The North South Divide

Aim: To understand how the north and south are

perceived and to challenge the perceptions and stereotypes

What do you think ‘the North’ is like?

• Write down some adjectives in your exercise books.

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Where is the North and the South of England?

• Traditionally from the Severn Estuary to the Wash.

• Mark the line on your map.

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Have a look at the mental map

• How is it different from other maps that you use?

• What does it tell you about the north and the south?

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Industrial landscape – L. S. Lowry Stereotypical image of ‘the north’ in 19th century

What message does it give you of the north?

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Some artists, like L.S. Lowry have painted typical images of the North to look ….. ,………………,………………..,……………….. and …………

Stereotypical image of London today.What message does it give you of the London?

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Some artists have painted typical images of the South to look ….. ,………………,………………..,……………….. and …………

Unemployment in England & Wales

• What does this map show you about the north and south?

• There are more / less

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Health in England and Wales

• What does this map show you about the north and south?

• There are more / less

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People not owning their own home's in England

& Wales

• What does this map show you about the north and south?

• There are more / less

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What is the difference between the North and the South?

• The North and South divide refers to the gap between the generally poorer North and the generally richer South. This decision is based on economic factors because it is based on money.

• Watch this video to see what some of the other differences are between the North and South? Write then down in your exercise book.

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Positives and negatives of each

•We know the positives about the South…are there any negatives?

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THE SOUTH• What are the problems with the

South?• High costs of housing (£200,000 -

twice the cost of average for the UK)• Long journeys to work (average

commuting time 2 hours – twice the average for the rest of the country

• Overcrowding – cities are bursting at the seams, new housing estates are ruining the countryside

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What’s it like ‘up north’?

• Weather• Landscape• Air quality• Cost of living• Quality of life• Things to do?

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Your Turn• Use the laptops to do two things;1. Complete the table below in your exercise books;

2. Find a photograph that summarises one thing from each of the four boxes.If you have finished … see if you can come up with 2 extra points per box Here’s my example …

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North South

Positive 1.2.3.

1.2.3.

Negative 1.2.3.

1.2.3.

• Cheaper houses in Manchester

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Positive 1. Houses are cheaper than the south

1. There are a lot of things to do (e.g. Theme Parks)

Negative

…………………………………………

………………………………………

Opinion Line….

• Where are you on the line….

• Very positive about the North or South

• Very negative about the North or South

• Or somewhere in between……

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You Say we Pay

• North • Jobs • Health • Industry • Southampton

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You Say we Pay

• Cold• South • Houses• Unemployment • Liverpool

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