Welcome to the Geography area
Head of Humanities – Mr B. White
Geography is a vital topic to study because it allows every student to gain an understanding of their local community and to gain and insight into the relationship between people, groups and the physical environment in the wider world.
Staffing
| Teacher of Geography | Miss L. Murphy – BA (Hons) Geography and English |
| Teacher of Geography | Mr D. Pearson – BA (Hons) Outdoor Education w/ Physical Education |
| Teacher of Geography | Mrs E. Smith – BA (Hons) Human Geography |
Per Term Topic Information
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development with a focus on Ghana A study of less economically developed countries with a focus on the African country Ghana. Pupils gain an insight into poverty and why countries fail to develop as quickly as others. | Coasts A study of coastal physical features. This topic acts as an introduction to the topic studied at GCSE level. Pupils learn how and why coast lines change shape. | Tectonic Hazards A study of the causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes. This topic acts as an introduction to the hazards topic studied for GCSE. | Globalisation and Urbanisation Pupils study why most clothes are manufactured in less developed countries and the affect this has on multinational corporations and the employees manufacturing the good. | Water as a resource A physical study of rivers and where our water comes from. Pupils learn about the hydro-logical cycle and the journey of a river. | Weather and Climate with a focus on Russia A study of weather and impacts such as tropical storms. |
Year 11
| Autumn 2 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazards Tectonic Hazards Weather Climate Change | Resource Management Food Water Energy | Physical Landscapes in the UK Coasts Rivers | Urban Issues and Challenges Increase in urban areas Challenges of LIC and NEE Urban UK | The Living World Ecosystems Tropical Rainforests Hot and Cold Deserts | The Changing Economic World Development The Development Gap Economic futures in the UK |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographical Skills Numerical Skills Statistical Skills Atlas Skills Graphical Skills | Fieldwork Preparation Enquiry Collecting Data Presenting Data Analysing Data | Issue Evaluation | |
Curriculum
Year 9
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework |
|---|---|
| 4 | Minimum three projects per half term. The Akosombo Dam – An example of successful development? Holderness Coast – Conflict over defences Globalisation – Is Nike to blame? Japan earthquake – Causes, effects and responses Water Aid – How does it improve quality of lives in LIC? |
Year 10
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Revision for weekly class tests and exam questions Kerboodle- an exam question/ test every fortnight | Field trip | Weekly revision sessions | AQA GCSE Bitesize The Geographical Association National Geographic Kerboodle notes |
Year 11
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Revision for weekly class tests and exam questions. | Field trip | Weekly revision sessions. | Awarding body for GCSE Geography is AQA, syllabus 8035. |
