Geography

OUR GEOGRAPHY CURRICULUM

St George’s provides a broad, stimulating and enjoyable curriculum, which engages, motivates and challenges all pupils, giving them the knowledge, skills and understanding to grow as individuals, preparing them for the next stage in their lives.

Broad – In Geography we teach a wide range of human and physical geographical topics at local, national and global level.

Stimulating – In geography students are encouraged to develop and use a range of geographical skills.

Enjoyable – in Geography we make the curriculum relevant to all pupil’s lives, and the world they live in.

Engaging – In Geography we use different teaching styles and encourage students to take part in numerous field study trips.

Motivating – In Geography we link different careers to the curriculum and share our passion for the subject.

Challenging – in Geography we challenge misconceptions and support all students to reach or exceed their full potential.

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Key Stage 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

Year 7

 Year 8

Year 9

Course Content

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.

GCSE Geography - Course Information

 General Information (Useful Information for Parents

Useful Websites

BBC Bitesize - Geography
Wordpress - Geography

Any catch up or interventions

Click Here for the Revision Sessions available before the November Mock exams

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