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Geography What you will study: The study of Geography within Years 7, 8 and 9 covers a wide variety of topics to build up important subject skills and understanding. The topics studied are concerned with both physical and human environments, at a local, national and international scale. The way in which people interact with the natural and built environments around them is critical, and Geography also helps students build up an awareness of sustainability and global citizenship. Year 7 In Year 7 pupils are introduced to the study of Physical, Human and Environmental Geography. This is built upon by developing a range of foundation skills necessary to understand the world in which we live. These topics include: The study of places at a local, national and international scale, including continents, countries and cities. Developing skills to locate places using maps and atlases, to develop map reading and designing techniques. The study of urban and rural settlements that humans live in and how these settlements are changing. The study of the weather and climate of Britain, recording the weather and understanding the causes of different weather conditions. Year 8 The topics included within Year 8 are designed to build upon the geographical skills and understanding developed in Year 7 and a diverse range of topics are studied. These include: Landscape studies and the action of rivers on the landscape are looked at in detail, along with how people interact with and use rivers. The study of economic activity including different types of industry, developing an understanding of why different industries require different locations and the impacts that industry has. The physical and human geography of India (developing a sense of place). Major world issues, including the causes, effects and responses to climate change, issues surrounding the availability of food and water and the problem of global poverty. This unit has an ethical focus on our place in the world and how we can be responsible global citizens. A review of key geographical skills, including the use of maps and techniques such as producing sketch diagrams and maps, to provide a specific reinforcement of skills developed through the first two years of study. Year 9 In Year 9 the topics studied continue to develop geographical skills and understanding, and help prepare pupils who might wish to follow the subject as a GCSE option. The topics include: 83
The study of earthquakes and volcanoes. Understanding where these hazards happen and why, and the impact they have on people. Environmental geography, focusing on natural processes such as climate and the factors influencing it, the link between climate and ecosystems, and how plants and animals adapt to different climates. There is also a focus on species endangerment. The physical and human geography of China (developing a sense of place), and how China has become a significant economic player in the global economy. Development issues, focusing on why the world is so divided and what can be done to help those in need (builds a link from the Year 8 world issues topic). Teaching approaches: You will experience different types of activity during each topic, from independent work to working in pairs or small groups. You will have the opportunity to use ICT for research and you will have some lessons in the library. You will deliver presentations to the class as part of a group. You will have opportunities to take part in fieldwork and develop your investigation skills. You will use a range of different resources including books, maps, worksheets, ICT software and teacher resources. How you will be assessed: Your teacher will always be assessing your progress, but formal class tests will also take place in lessons for different topics as well as ‘quizzes’ to check how much you have learned. There will be an end of year examination in the summer term. How you will be grouped: In Geography throughout <strong>Key</strong> <strong>Stage</strong> 3 you will be taught in mixed ability groups. Specialist equipment: In addition to standard equipment requirements (i.e. pens, pencils, ruler, glue etc.), you will need to have a set of coloured pencil crayons for illustration work. Please ensure you are fully equipped for all your lessons and do not have to ask your teacher for such resources. 84
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