Geography

23 Oct

Written By SF Digital

Aims

Teachers have good subject knowledge and a passion for the subject
To develop geographical enquiry skills
To enable pupils to become independent learners
To help students understand the big issues which affect our world, and understand the social, economic and physical forces and processes which shape and change our world.

Staff

Mrs McCracken
Miss Forbes
Mrs Jones
Mrs Higgins
Miss McCracken
Miss Pickering
Miss Watterson

Key Stage 3

All pupils study Geography at Key Stage 3, it is a progressive department using Active Learning in the teaching of the subject content to ensure a deep understanding of the key ideas. Topics studied at this level include:

Year 8

How to be an Outstanding Geographer in BBMS
Rivers
Australia
Map Skills

Year 9

The Restless Earth
Coasts
Population & Migration

Year 10

Tourism
Weather & Climate
Conflict
The Cryosphere

Key Stage 4

Pupils study the CCEA Geography specification, 80% exam & 20% Fieldwork Skills & Techniques in Geography. Topics studied include:

Unit 1, Understanding our Natural World

External exam, 1 hour 30 minutes, 40%

Themes:
A: River Environments
B: Coastal Environments
C: Our Changing Weather & Climate
D: The Restless Earth

Unit 2, Living in Our World

External exam, 1 hour 30 minutes, 40%

Themes:
A: Population & Migration
B: Changing Urban Areas
C: Contrasts in World Development
D: Managing our Environment

Unit 3, Fieldwork

External written examination, 1 hour, 20%

Students base their answers on their knowledge and experience of fieldwork.

Skills Developed

Independent research and data collection
Developing, constructing & defending an argument
Statistical analysis
Time management and the ability to meet deadlines
Handling information
Planning & Problem-Solving
Working with others
Ability to understand complex concepts
ICT skills
Creative thinking and the ability to recognise the moral and ethical issues involved in debates
Written and oral communications skills

Career Areas

Tourism – travel agent, TV researcher, Holiday representative
Environmental health officer
Architect or urban planner
Environmental engineer
Pilot
Teacher
Estate agent
Town planner
Surveyor
Social researcher
GIS Officer

SF Digital

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