Geography involves a broad range of skills. Map skills are a key focus, with students given the opportunity to engage with different types of map work. Atlas skills are also developed, enabling students to explore the world at different scales. There is a focus on developing geographical literacy, so that students can understand and explore the key processes which shape our world. Geography opens up a wide range of career pathways, from surveyors, meteorologists and government advisors. It is a subject which connects with other subjects, providing students the chance to develop other subject-specific skills.
KS3
Summary
Key Stage 3 Geography is focused on developing students understanding of the world around them through the development of geographical skills and knowledge. There is a clear focus on developing literacy and numeracy as well specific geographical skills such as grid references. A range of world examples are used to provide students with an engaging and broad world perspective.
Summary
Year 7 Geography builds on the knowledge students will have gained in Key Stage 2 and developing the key skills students will need throughout their studies. The other topics in year 7 introduce students to topics in both human and physical geography.
Autumn
Spring
Summer
How can I use a map?
How many people live on the planet?
How many people live on the planet?
What is happening at the coast?
Why do rocks matter?
Summary
In this year we build on the skills developed in Year 7 to examine the different levels of development around the world. We examine life in countries such as Mali to consider the way economic development impacts on peoples lives. For physical geography we examine river processes, how they shape the landscapes around them. This is followed by a focus on the continent of Africa, examining issues such as desertification. Finally we study ecosystems, exploring the way people change fragile environments.
Autumn
Spring
Summer
How unequal is our world?
How do rivers shape the landscape?
How do rivers shape the landscape?
What is the geography of Africa?
Why is our world so amazing?
Summary
Year 9 geography begins with an examination of tectonic hazards, we study the causes and impacts of earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis. As well as hazards we examine the resources, we use to generate energy and how we can build a better future. Finally, we take a look at extreme and dangerous weather events.
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Why is our planet so dangerous?
Where does our energy come from?
Where does our energy come from?
How and why do urban environments change?
How dangerous is our weather?
KS4
Summary
GCSE Geography follows the AQA GCSE Geography specification. There are 3 exams in Year 11. Paper 1 (1 hr 30mins) which is entitled Living with the Physical Environment. Paper 2 (1 hr 30 mins) entitled Challenges in the Human Environment and Paper 3 (1 hr) Geographical applications
Summary
designed to link key stage 3 and GCSE Geography. Year 10 Geography examines key geographical concepts whilst ensuring the development of students’ ability to respond to exam questions. Assessments provide students with the opportunity to develop their exam skills.
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Challenge of Natural Hazards
Living World
Living World
Urban Issues and Challenges
Urban Issues and Challenges
Physical Landscapes of the UK
Summary
Continuing with GCSE Geography we examine the different levels of development around the world, rivers and coasts and resource management. There is also 2 fieldwork trips, previously we have visited Epping Forest for a rivers investigation and the Stratford Olympic Park for a study of the impacts of urban regeneration.
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Physical Landscapes of the UK
Changing Economic World
Changing Economic World
Fieldwork
Resource Management
Resource Booklet (Paper 3)
Revision
Additional Reading: AQA GCSE Textbook and Revision Guide
Useful websites: Kerboodle online textbook
KS5
Summary
A level Geography follows the AQA A level specification. It is assessed in Year 13 through exams and the Non-Examined Assessment (NEA). There are 2 exams. Paper 1 is the Physical Geography exam. It is worth 40%. Paper 2 is the Human Geography exam and is also worth 40%. The NEA is worth 20%. This is an independent geographical investigation on a topic of student’s choice which relates to the specification. The course teaching is split into Human and Physical Geography.
A level Geography follows the AQA A level specification. It is assessed in Year 13 through exams and the Non-Examined Assessment (NEA). There are 2 exams. Paper 1 is the Physical Geography exam. It is worth 40%. Paper 2 is the Human Geography exam and is also worth 40%. The NEA is worth 20%. This is an independent geographical investigation on a topic of student’s choice which relates to the specification. The course teaching is split into Human and Physical Geography.
