| 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 |
Mr C. Knight – BSc (Hons) Geography |
Per Term Topic Information
Year 9
| 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. |
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. |
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. |
Weather and Climate with a focus on Russia
A study of weather and impacts such as tropical storms. |
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. |
Year 10
| Autumn 1 |
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 Information
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. |
