Geography

Curriculum Intent

  • In Geography, our students show confidence through stimulating their curiosity about the ‘physical’ and ‘human’ world around them, inspiring a future generation of Geographical Investigators.
  • In Geography, our students show confidence through developing their critical thinking of the emerging challenges of the modern world and help shape our societies and environments at local, national and global scales.
  • In Geography, our students gain skills and knowledge which mean they are aware of the impact that they have as individuals on our planet e.g., Plastic Oceans, Climate Change, Fragile Environments.

Our Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Year GroupTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5Term 6
Year 7Introduction to Geography / Map skills - Medway focus (Human and Physical)What is happening beneath our feet? - UK Physical landscapes and Geology (physical)Is our understanding of the world wrong? (Global development) (Human)Why is our weather becoming more extreme? (Weather and Climate in the UK) (Physical)What is an economy, from local to global? (Human)Why should we care about Coral reefs? (Global ecosystems, Biomes ) (fieldwork) (Physcial)
Year 8Are sustainable cities the future? (Urbanisation) (Human)What challenges will Africa face with its growing youthful population? (Human and Physical)Should we be stricter with immigration? (Population) (Human)Can we ever be prepared for a natural disaster? (Tectonic Hazards) (Physical)What happens when the land meets the sea? (Coasts and Rivers) (Sustainability fieldwork and SDG) (Physical)Is the Middle East a stable region? ( Human and Physical)
Year 9Is the Earth running out of natural resources? (Physical)Is the Geography of Russia a hinderance or benefit?  (Human)How does ice shape our planet? (Glaciers) (Physical)Will we be able to stop climate change? (Climate change and environmental governance) (Human and Physical)Life in an emerging country: China and India (Human and Physical)Global power struggles – should we have left the EU?  (Human)

Higher Education 

Careers

Maritime Academy Values in Geography:

Strength

In Geography, we show strength through acquiring Geographical knowledge, developing students' understanding and skills which provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time.

Pride

In Geography, we show pride through learning the geographical story of different places, at different scales. This will encourage students to consolidate their understanding, but also help them to contextualise their education; and develop a broader, global appreciation of places as a result.

Unity

In Geography, we show unity through understanding learning about different continents or regions of the world including Africa, The Middle East, and Russia. Throughout the units, there are opportunities for students to make geographical decisions, assess and evaluate different geographical issues and to think like geographers.

Useful Weblinks 

Images

Links

Oak Academy

English lessons for Key Stage 3 students - Oak National Academy (thenational.academy)

Royal Geographical Society

https://rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14754959 

 

Seneca Learning

https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free

 

Carousel Learning

https://www.carousel-learning.com/

Geography BBC Bitesize

GCSE Geography - BBC Bitesize

 

Further Reading

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When the Rivers Run Dry: The Global Water Crisis and How to Solve It 

by Fred Pearce

 

The Making Of The British Landscape: From the Ice Age to the Present  

by Nicholas Crane 

Artichoke Hearts

by Sita Brahmachari

The Power of Geography

by Tim Marshall

 

We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World 

by Malala Yousafzai