Geography
Subject intent
We want our geographers to know their place in the world regarding human and physical factors. We want them to be able to relate and apply geographical knowledge to understand current affairs and be able to explain why they have occurred. We also want them to develop skills to understand and interpret information to inform and justify their opinion on global geographical issues.
Brief overview of thinking behind KS3 cumulation and progression of knowledge:
Our curriculum is designed to be cumulative and progressive. The sequencing is carefully thought-out to introduce students to progressively complex geographical knowledge and ideas, so they can build on and develop their ability to independently evaluate and make informed judgements. For example, they are gradually introduced to a wider variety of geographical situations at differing scales that students investigate to recognise interconnection but to also think critically and form valid opinions about people and places.
Link to KS4 specification:
Curriculum plan
| Term 1: 8wks | Term 2: 7wks | Term 3: 6wks | Term 4: 6wks | Term 5: 5wks | Term 6: 7wks 2 days | ||
| Year 11 (Sept 2024) | UK Physical Landscapes Rivers / coasts How does water shape the UK? The Challenge of Natural Hazards Climate Change Weather & tropical storms Tectonic processes | Changing Economic World Development: closing the gap Jamaica, Nigeria UK | Challenge of Resource Management Global Resources UK Resources Energy | Pre release Revision | Revision | ||
| Year 10 (Sept 2024) | Urban Issues and Challenges Population / development indicators, causes of gap Nigeria & Lagos Bristol | Living World Ecosystems TRF Hot deserts (Urban fieldwork) | UK Physical Landscapes Rivers/Coasts How does water shape the UK? (River fieldwork) | ||||
| Year 9 | What can we do about climate change? What is climate change? What are the impacts? What can we do? | How long can we exploit the earth’s resources? Spheres Resources Fossil Fuels – Russia Renewables | Why should we care about the oceans? Plastics Overfishing | Can you make a decision? Sea Level Rise – Global Resources (deforestation in Peru) – Global | What is the future of our planet? Global citizens Local – sustainability Global – Solve an SDG Masdar City | ||
| Year 8 | How diverse is Africa? Misconceptions Development Sustainable development | What are the opportunities of Africa’s landscapes? Savanna Tourism Ecotourism | Will Asia ever be on top? NEE – What are they? Rise of…China – Industry Rise of…India – urbanisation | Why do so many people live in the danger zone? Natural hazards – Tectonic and Atmospheric Multi-hazard zones – HIC vs LIC – Japan vs Philippines | |||
| Year 7 | Where do I live in the UK and the world? National, Regional, Local Being a geographer UK, SW, Bristol/WSM | Why is the Lake District a unique environment in the UK? Glaciation Industry Tourism | How do rivers in the UK change the landscape? River Severn Water Cycle – Rain Flooding | Is the geography of Russia a curse or benefit? Climate Biomes – Tundra Permafrost People – distribution Arctic Access Resources – oil/gas | |||
