Why is the tertiary sector increasing?

A clear and engaging PowerPoint lesson designed to help Year 7 pupils understand the tertiary sector of the economy and the role of service‑based jobs in the UK and around the world.
This lesson supports pupils in developing key geographical vocabulary and understanding how the tertiary sector provides services that meet people’s everyday needs.

What’s Included

A ready‑to‑use PowerPoint presentation
Clear explanation of the tertiary sector
Examples of tertiary sector jobs (e.g. teachers, doctors, shop workers)
Opportunities for questioning and discussion
Activities designed to check understanding and address misconceptions
A challenge/extension task to encourage higher‑level thinking

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:

Define the tertiary sector
Identify a range of service‑based jobs
Explain why the tertiary sector is important to the economy
Understand why the UK has a large tertiary sector