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Geography
Geography is a popular, academic subject that enables pupils to have access to a variety of opportunities in the future. At GCSE level pupils need an enthusiasm for the world around them. They also need to be able to read and write to a high standard as well as the ability to interpret maps and graphs. Over the two years, pupils will develop skills in research and to be able to analyse and explain the interaction between people and the environment that surrounds them. We follow the AQA exam syllabus.
Mrs Brooks, Director of Foundation Subjects.
General Subject Information
Geography is a popular, academic subject that enables pupils to have access to a variety of opportunities in the future. At GCSE level pupils need an enthusiasm for the world around them. They also need to be able to read and write to a high standard as well as the ability to interpret maps and graphs. Over the two years, pupils will develop skills in research and to be able to analyse and explain the interaction between people and the environment that surrounds them. We follow the AQA exam syllabus.
Mrs Brooks, Director of Foundation Subjects.
Year 7 Subject Information
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
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| Topics Taught | Thinking like a Geographer and introduction to the UK | Physical Landscape to the UK | Weather and climate in the UK | People in the UK (population) |
Kenya and Africa |
Map skills |
Year 8 Subject Information
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
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| Topics Taught | Work, Rest and Play in the UK | Challenges and opportunities in the UK | Our Unequal world | World Cities | Asia and Map Skills | Coasts |
Year 9 Subject Information
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
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| Topics Taught | Rivers | Our Physical world | Our living world | Global issues | Place | Changing Urban environments |
Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE - Subject Information
Course Content
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
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| Year 10 | AQA Geography Paper 2 | |||||
| Urban issues and challenges | Changing Economic World | Resource Management |
Field work – Stratford Issues evaluation |
Paper 1 – Rivers | Coasts | |
| Year 11 | AQA Geography Paper 1 | |||||
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Field work to Reculver Natural Hazards |
Climate change | The Living world | Paper 3: Issues evaluation |
Issues evaluation Revision |
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Physical Geography
- Tectonic Hazards
- Weather Hazards
- Climate Change
- Ecosystems
- Tropical rainforests
- Hot deserts
- Coastal landscapes
- River landscapes
Human Geography
- The urban world
- Urban change in the UK
- Urban sustainability
- The development gap
- Nigeria
- The changing UK economy
- Resource management
- Food Management
Geographical applications and skills
- Issue evaluation
- Field work: one physical and one human
- Geographical skills
How the Course is Assessed
- 2 x 1 hour and 30 mins Exams
- 1 hour exam
At the end of Year 11.
Where Next?
Applied and job-related learning
There is a range of vocational qualifications (such as BTECs, NVQ/SVQs and Diplomas) linked to an interest in geography including:
- travel and tourism
- environmental sustainability
- construction and built environment
- applied science
- countryside and environmental management
- agriculture
- horticulture
- uniformed public services
Apprenticeships There is a range of apprenticeships linked to geography, such as: agriculture, horticulture and animal care, e.g. ranger, woodland manager leisure, travel and tourism, e.g. grounds person, travel adviser construction, planning and built environment, e.g. surveying technician
Academic subjects – such as A levels You can study geography, archaeology, geology, humanities. Related subjects include history, biology, social biology, physics, sociology, economics, anthropology, environmental science, environmental management, global studies, government and politics, modern foreign languages.
Skills and qualities - from studying geography
Teamwork You’ll need to be able to listen to other team members and take on board each other’s opinions and ideas.
Problem solving Some jobs particularly require problem solving skills and creative thinking to recognise problems and their causes, to identify a range of possible solutions and then assess and decide the best way forward.
Patience You’ll need to be able to tolerate waiting, delay, or frustration without becoming agitated or upset. Some jobs require lots of patience such as dealing with customers or clients who may be upset or unwell, and job roles where you have to explain or repeat information or instructions.
Organisation You’ll need to be able to plan and schedule work. This could include being able to prioritise what needs to be done and by when.
Communication If your job requires verbal communication you may need to write or give speeches and presentations. For jobs which require written communication skills you will need to write clearly an convincingly – you could be producing or dealing with legal documents or writing articles for a newspaper. You may also require good listening skills, the ability to negotiate or to be persuasive.
Attention to detail You'll need to be thorough and focused on details of a task. You'll monitor and check work, information, or plans.
Administration You may need to keep detailed records, follow business processes or make and manage appointments.
Analytics You’ll be collecting and examining information in detail to arrive at a solution, to answer a key question or make an informed decision.
Interpersonal skills You’ll need listening and speaking skills, as well empathy to build friendships and ensure good working relationships.
Staff
Homework
Key Stage 3
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
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| Year 7 |
An introduction to Geography and map skills - What is Geography? |
Physical and Human features of the UK - The UK |
Transport | Kenya and Africa | ||
| Year 8 | Weather and climate including extreme weather in the UK - Weather and Climate | Industry and Farming - Economic Activity | Resources and the environment - Resources | BRICS (Brazil, Russian, India, China and South Africa) - Asia India and China | World issues: Global warming, energy, and poverty | Coasts |
| Year 9 | Ice on the land | The restless earth - Natural hazards | Living world (eco system and tropical rainforests) - Ecosystems | Populations | Changing urban environments | Globalisation |
| Year 10 | Urban Issues and Challenges | Changing Economic World - Knowledge Organiser | UK Physical Landscapes and Rivers | Coasts including field trip to Reculver. | Coast revision and Physical field study. | |
| Year 11 | Natural Hazards | Living world | Revision of Physical Geography | Issues evaluation in preparation of the exam | Exam for Paper 1 | Exam for Paper 2 and Paper 3. |
Year 10 Geography - GCSE AQA
Paper 1: Physical Geography - Term 1 to 4
Paper 2 : Human Geography- Term 5 & 6
Year 11 - GCSE AQA
Paper 3: Issues Evaluation - Term 1 to 4
Revision
| General Information (Useful Information for Parents |
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Useful WebsitesBBC Bitesize - Geography Any catch up or interventionsClick Here for the Revision Sessions available before the November Mock exams |
| Personal Learning Checklist Paper 1 | Personal Learning Checklist Paper 2 | Personal Learning Checklist Paper 3 |
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Living World – Ecosystems, Rainforests Natural hazards – Plate boundaries, Earthquakes, Tropical Storms, UK Extreme weather, Climate Change Physical Landscapes – Coast and Rivers One Question a Day - Click Here |
The Challenge of Resource Management = Click Here The Changing Economic World = Click Here The UK = Click Here Urban Issues and Challenges = Click Here |
Click Here |
| Example Exam Questions/Model Answers Paper 1 | Example Exam Questions/Model Answers Paper 2 | Example Exam Questions/Model Answers Paper 3 |
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Q1 - To what Extent = Click Here Q2 - Evaluate Fieldwork = Click Here Q3 - Assess = Click Here Q4 - To what Extent = Click Here Q5 - Evaluate = Click Here Q6 - Assess = Click Here Choose either an earthquake or a volcanic eruption = Click Here Coasts Brief = Click Here Describe and Explain Vegetation Features of TRF (6 Marks) = Click Here Rivers and Coasts Past Papers Questions = Click Here Tropical Rainforest Exam Questions = Click Here Structure Strips - Immediate Long Term Response = Click Here Structure Strips - To what extent are primary effects more significant than secondary effects = Click Here Graphics Organiser = Click Here One Question a day = Click Here Table of Questions = Click Here |
Q1 - To what Extent = Click Here Q2 - Evaluate Fieldwork = Click Here Q3 = Assess = Click Here Q4 - To What Extent = Click Here Q5 - Evaluate = Click Here Q6 - Assess = Click Here Table of Questions = Click Here |
| Revision Materials/Sharepoint |
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Pupils must log in with their username as their usual computer login followed by @st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk (e.g. JSmith123@st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk) and their usual password they use to log on to school laptops |
Job Opportunities / Careers
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Teaching
- Environmental Agency
- Government
- Politics
- Tourism and Travel
Geography can be useful in different job families such as environmental science, engineering and manufacturing, animals, agriculture, plants and land, construction, leisure, sport and tourism, transport and logistics
