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Curriculum

 

Overview of KS3 Geography

Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
Mapskills Japan and Brazil Glaciation Industry Trip: The Big Pit	Hazards Global Warming Population Rivers Trip: Carding Mill Valley	Development Ecosystems Coasts Tourism Trip: Bakewell

 

Overview of KS4 Geography – AQA Specification A

Year 10 – Physical Geography	Year 11 – Human Geography
Restless Earth The Living World Water on the Land Trips: Wyre Forest/Tewkesbury	Population Development Tourism

 

Examination for GCSE Geography

There are three elements to the GCSE Geography course, these are:

Unit 1 – Physical Geography – 37.5% of GCSE Grade

Unit 2 – Human Geography – 37.5% of GCSE Grade

Unit 3 – Controlled Assessment – 25% of GCSE Grade

 

Teaching and Learning

All lessons are taught within a Geography classroom, which are well equipped with resources, including access to computer facilities.  All classrooms have been fitted with an interactive whiteboard, which are used each lesson to involve the students in their own learning.

Assessment

Students work is assessed informally each lesson. Every eight weeks students will complete a formal assessment task, ranging from role plays to written examinations, this data is an important part of helping the students to succeed.  All students are aware of their current levels and will be informed of the necessary steps needed to make progress.

 

 

Homework

Homework is set each week and the students are expected to spend at least 20 minutes at home completing their homework.  The nature of homework tasks vary each week depending upon the topic being studied and the activities planned within the school curriculum.