Geography

Geography means to write (graphien) about the earth (Geo). Geography in the school is mainly taught in two fully equipped and resourced rooms with interactive white boards and projectors. In Geography we study a wide range of places throughout the world. We make use of current events to make the teaching of Geography current and relevant to the students. We hope to develop students interests in their world, gain an insight into how they can affect and are effected by their surroundings.

Key Stage 3

In Year 7 students will study the following Britain, Settlements, Shopping, Rivers, Flooding and Football for one hour a week. In Year 8 students will study the following Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Coasts, Weather, Ecosystems, Population, Energy, Crime and Brazil for two lessons a week. In Year 9 students will study the following Economic Activities, France, Tourism, Antarctica, Global Fashion and Coffee for one lesson a week.

Key Stage 4

In years 10 and 11 Geography is an option; students can choose to do it, and can gain a GCSE following the OCR syllabus A. This is based upon 25% coursework and 75% examination. In Year 10 students will study Rivers, Floods, Coasts, Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Tourism and carry out their coursework. In Year 11 students study Industry, Energy, Settlement, Population, Natural Regions, and World Problems. The department also offers dual award GCSE Leisure & Tourism in years 10 & 11. This course is 66% coursework and 34% examination and follows the EDXCEL syllabus.