Geography

Geography is the study of Planet Earth: the natural world, people, and how they interact with one another. We aim to instill an ‘awe and wonder’ of the natural world, as well as building on local and international examples to spark students’ interest.

Year 7 focuses on the core geographical skills that are then embedded into the rest of secondary school Geography.

COURSE CONTENT Term 1 ● What is Geography? ● Atlas and Map skills Term 2 ● Urban Environments Term 3 ● Oceans

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Atlas skills ● Map skills ● Spatial awareness ● Enquiry based learning ● Extended and argumentative writing ● Comparison making ● An understanding of settlement location, type, form and function. ● Knowledge of the different characteristics of settlements and an understanding of the features of a sustainable settlement. ● Importance of oceans and how they are being impacted by human actions

RESOURCES

● Mapzone Website ● BBC Bitesize - KS3 Geography ● GeoGuessr ● Geography Map Games

SETTING

Teaching will be delivered in form classes.

ASSESSMENTS

Students will complete mini assessments throughout the year when the class teacher deems appropriate to check knowledge, understanding and application. End of year exam will be based on all taught content. The paper will be approximately 1 hour.