Geography
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 3
The Geography curriculum at Key Stage 3 has a number of objectives
- · Developing Pupils as individuals
- · Developing Pupils as contributors to society
- · Developing Pupils as contributors to the economy and the environment
In each Year Group these objectives will be delivered through a variety of topics
Year 8
Topic 1 What is Geography?/ Our World
Topic 2 Atlas/Map Work
Topic 3 Weather and Microclimate
Topic 4 The Water Cycle
Topic 5 Volcanoes
Year 9
Topic 1 The British Isles
Topic 2 Settlement
Topic 3 Geomorphology-Weathering and Erosion
Topic 4 Rivers, Waterfalls and Flooding
Topic 5 Environmental Issues
Year 10
Topic 1 European Union
Topic 2 Earthquakes
Topic 3 Climate of the British Isles
Topic 4 How does it rain?
Topic 5 Depressions
Topic 6 Anticyclones
Topic 7 Tourism
Topic 8 Population
Key Stage 4
In GCSE Geography the CCEA syllabus is followed. Geography is a unitised subject which means pupils have the opportunity to sit one examination module in Year 11 and in Year 12 we complete controlled assessment with another examination unit.
Unit 1 Understanding of our Natural World
Unit 2 Living in our World
Unit 3 Controlled Assessment
Method of Assessment
- 2 written examinations
Paper I (completed in June - Yr 11) = 37.5%
Paper II(completed in June - Yr 12) = 37.5%
- Controlled Assessment= 25%
Level of Entry available
GCSE Higher and Foundation Level
Key Stage 5
A level
Progression from GCSE Geography leads to to A-level Geography, Environmental Technology and Applied Science. In addition, it provides a basis for those seeking employment in a wide range of jobs within management, administration, marketing and finance.
Transferable skills developed include
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Management and analytical skills
- Spatial, social and environmental awareness
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