Geography course outline for 2012-2013 Year group Course content ...
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<strong>Geography</strong> <strong>course</strong> <strong>outline</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong><strong>Year</strong> <strong>group</strong><strong>Year</strong> 7<strong>Course</strong> <strong>content</strong>*likely fieldtrips (some tbc)Environmental geography- palm oil and global warmingExplosive earth- tectonic hazardsRaging rivers/crumbling coastsCrowded earth-population and migration<strong>Year</strong> 8*visit to local quarry to look at the impact of industry on theenvironmentMental maps- map skillsEnergy in crisisTerrible tsunamisSuperb settlementsWish you weren’t here- globalised tourism<strong>Year</strong> 9*visit to Botanical Gardens <strong>for</strong> ‘Tropical Rain<strong>for</strong>est Day’The geography of sport and fashionJourney into the rain<strong>for</strong>estThe rise and rise of ChinaOur connected world - global development, trade and aid<strong>Year</strong> 10<strong>Year</strong> 11*London Fieldtrip-two day trip London Olympics tour, WWT,London Science Museum, London Eye, Docklands.*Sport fieldtrip – the impact of stadiums in Birmingham andDecision Making exercise: a new Sports VillageUnit 4: Economic DevelopmentUnit 2: Population and settlementSDME (sustainable decision making exam)- June <strong>2012</strong> (onpopulation and settlement)Controlled Assessment 1 - quality of life across BirminghamUnit 2: Finishing Population and settlementSDME retakes - January <strong>2012</strong> (on rivers)Controlled Assessment 2 - 800 word reportUnit 4: Economic DevelopmentFinal exam (case study exam)-June <strong>2012</strong>
*fieldtrip to Birmingham to collect data <strong>for</strong> CA1
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