Years 7-9
Geography explores the world around us and students will have the opportunity to learn about both the human and physical aspects of our planet. Geography also looks to develop a wide range of skills such as map and graph skills to constructing arguments. Lessons are taught through a diverse range of activities that incorporate individual, paired and group activities.
What will students study?
Students will explore a variety of engaging and relevant geographical topics that help them understand both the physical and human world. These include:
- Geographical skills and map work
- My place in the world
- Coastal landscapes and coral reefs
- The geography of food and global supply chains
- The physical and human geography of China and India
- Tectonic hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes
- Climate change and its global impact
- Tourism and its effects on people and places
- River landscapes and processes
- Amazing places around the world
Assessment
Students will have regular unit assessments in class, usually one per unit. These will be formatively assessed by your teacher and your mark will be used to track your progress. You will also be set regular homework tasks. These could be extended pieces of writing, research tasks, producing presentations or revision for tests in class.
