Geography
Why is the subject important?
Never has there been a more important time to learn about geography. It is essential in an age of climate change and the changing political landscape that young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to understand the earth as the home of humankind and how the world is changing. Geography in nature is a multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary subject. The subject draws upon various disciplines and therefore is a unique bridge between the human and physical worlds. The skills that are developed in geography will allow students to become analytical, articulate, knowledgeable and evaluative citizens of the world. These skills could allow students to access careers in Meteorology, Cartography, or in roles such as Environmental Consultant, Town Planner, GIS Analyst, Teacher or Lecturer. Geography, at degree level, is considered by many employers as a subject that demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills that are extremely desirable to employers.
Year 7
What will I be studying?
- How do Geographers read maps?
- How do rivers shape the land?
- How has Bradford changed over time?
- How has ice shaped Northern England?
- How strong is the UK’s economy
- Why is the UK weather so changeable? Microclimate study
How will I be assessed?
- Students will be assessed formatively 3 times a year. This will be an assessment that will bring together knowledge from topics and then applied to different types of questions.
- Students will be working towards answering the enquiry question for that topic. Building up an evidence and knowledge base to bring together understanding and demonstrate application.
- Marking points throughout the topics allow students to practice extended writing and apply skills that they have learnt.
Knowledge Organisers
- Term 1 – How do Geographers read maps?
- Term 2 – How do rivers shape the land?
- Term 3 – How has Bradford changed over time?
- Term 4 – How has ice shaped the land?
- Term 5 – How strong is the UK’s economy?
- Term 6 – Why is the UK weather so changeable?
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- BBC Bitesize – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z6j6fg8/revision/1
- Geography all the way – https://www.geographyalltheway.com/ks3_geography/flooding_rivers/rivers_flooding.htm
- Ordnance Survey – https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/map-skills
Careers
River Engineer, Cartographer, Urban Planner, Geologist, Glaciologist, Economist, Banker, Councillor
Year 8
What will I be studying?
- How developed is Africa today?
- What challenges does Europe face?
- Why is North America a risky place to live?
- How sustainable is South America?
- Is Asia’s democracy a blessing or a curse?
- Why is the Middle East an important region?
How will I be assessed?
- Students will be assessed formatively 3 times a year. This will be an assessment that will bring together knowledge from topics and then applied to different types of questions.
- Students will be working towards answering the enquiry question for that topic. Building up an evidence and knowledge base to bring together understanding and demonstrate application.
- Marking points throughout the topics allow students to practice extended writing and apply skills that they have learnt.
Knowledge Organisers
- Term 1 – How developed is Africa today?
- Term 2 – What challenges does Europe face?
- Term 3 – Why is North America a risky place to live? – natural hazards and coastal processes and risk
- Term 4 – How sustainable is South America?
- Term 5 – Is Asia’s demography a blessing or a curse?
- Term 6 – Why is the Middle East an important region?
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- Plate tectonics – USGS – https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/
- Gapminder Dollar Street – https://www.gapminder.org/dollar-street/
- Deforestation threats – https://kids.kiddle.co/Deforestation
Careers
Aid worker for NGOs, Tour Representative, working in the tourism industry, Demographer, Civil Servant, Teacher
Year 9
What will I be studying?
- How can we close the global development gap?
- How risky is our world?
- How interconnected is the world? – Depth Study looking at the growth of India.
- How is the climate changing our future?
- How can global resources be managed?
- How can water resources be managed effectively?
How will I be assessed?
- Students will be assessed formatively 3 times a year. This will be an assessment that will bring together knowledge from topics and then applied to different types of questions.
- Students will be working towards answering the enquiry question for that topic. Building up an evidence and knowledge base to bring together understanding and demonstrate application.
- Marking points throughout the topics allows students to practice extended writing and apply skills that they have learnt.
Knowledge Organisers
- Term 1 – How can we close the global development gap?
- Term 2 – How risky is our world?
- Term 3 – How interconnected is the world?
- Term 4 – How is the climate changing our future?
- Term 5 – How can global resources be managed?
- Term 6 – How can water resources be managed effectively?
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- Sustainable development goals – https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/?menu=1300
- Slums – https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/what-we-do/slum-rehabilitation/what-is-a-slum/
- Is the world becoming risky – https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/environment-and-conservation/2019/11/climate-change-driving-entire-planet-to-dangerous-tipping
Careers
Forest management, tourism, Urban Planner, working for NGOs, Climatologist, Flood Warden.
GCSE Geography
What will I be studying?
- Paper 1 – The Physical Environment
- Section A – The Changing Landscapes of the UK – A study of the UKs landscape and how they were created, in depth study of rivers and coasts.
- Section B – Weather Hazards and Climate change – a study of weather hazards including tropical cyclones and drought. A study of the causes, effects and consequences of climate change.
- Section C – Ecosystems, biodiversity and management – a study of the tropical rainforest and deciduous woodland ecosystems.
Paper 2 – The Human Environment
- Section A – Changing Cities – Examples of cities in the developing world – Mexico City and example of a UK city – Manchester
- Section B – Global Development – a study of development and a emerging or developing country – India
- Section C – Resource Management – Overall Food, Water and Energy Management and Water Resource Management
Paper 3 – Geographical Investigations: Fieldwork and UK Challenges
- Section A – Geographical Investigations – physical environments – a study of a river
- Section B – Geographical Investigations – human environments – a study of a Central/Inner urban area)
- Section C – UK Challenges – a study of the challenges that UK faces – this is synoptic section of the paper bringing together content from Paper 1 and Paper 2.
How will I be assessed?
- All units of work have exam question practice running through the schemes of work giving students exposure to all command words that would be experienced in the terminal examination for this qualification
- Paper 1 – 1 ½ hours examination (37.5% of the GCSE) – 94 marks
- Paper 2 – 1 ½ hours examination (37.5% of the GCSE) – 94 marks
- Paper 3 – 1 ¼ hours examination (30% of the GCSE) – 64 marks
Which examination board am I following?
Exam Board: Edexcel
Specification: Geography (1GAO)
Website: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-a-2016.html
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- BBC Bitesize – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zsytxsg
- Cool Geography – http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/gcsen/challenge_natural_hazards.php
- Seneca Learning – https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-geography-revision/