Geography
The study of Geography aims to inspire in students a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people and cultivate an understanding of the physical and human processes which shape our world. Students will gain an awareness of environmental issues and empathy towards other countries and cultures.
Geography Curriculum – Key Stage 3
Students follow the National Curriculum Programme of Study for Geography. As students’ progress through the key stage, their growing knowledge of the world will help them to deepen their understanding of the link between human and physical processes and environments. In year 9 the topics closely link to themes studied at GCSE to ensure students have a good knowledge and understanding of the key content should they opt to study Geography in Year 10.
Students study a range of topics using case studies from around the world with a particular focus on Africa and Asia. They complete field work activities each year and use a range of maps and atlases, and Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S) to analyse and present information.
Year 8 Geography
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
| Year 8 US3
(2 lessons a week) KS2/3 Statements |
Where are all the people?
(Population) |
Why are people moving to the city in Kenya? | How does the weather affect us in the UK?
(UK weather patterns) |
Amazing Places – Why is Kenya a popular holiday destination?
World Geography and Atlas Skills |
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| Year 8 US4
(1 lesson a week) KS3 Statements |
Explosion?
(Population growth) GIS lesson 7 |
Why is there a refugee crisis?
(Migration and urbanisation) |
How does the weather affect us?
(UK and World weather and climate and Hurricanes) |
Are we exploiting the world?
(Issues, debates and resource management) |
Siting a wind farm (GIS lesson 1 & fieldwork) | |
Year 9 Geography
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
| Year 9 US3
(2 lessons a week) KS3 Statements |
What is it like to live in a tropical rainforest? | What landforms can we find on the coast? | What’s happening to our beaches? | Group Enquiry – Coasts
(Fieldwork) |
How do farmers provide enough for us to eat? | How do we get energy?
Renewable & Non-renewable |
| Year 9 US4
(2 lessons a week) KS3 Statements (and links to GCSE content) |
Why are tropical rainforests at risk?
(Ecosystems – Amazon Rainforest as Case Study) |
Disappearing Coasts
(Case Study – Cumbria) |
Independent Enquiry – Coasts
(Fieldwork) |
How do we change the environment to provide the things we need?
(food, and water) |
Siting a wind farm
(GIS lesson) |
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