CURRICULUM MAP: SUBJECT: Year 10 Geography Long Term Plan 2016-17
AQA Exam Board (Specification A 9030): 50% Controlled Assessment 75% Terminal Examination
Autumn term 1
Weeks:
Autumn term 2
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Spring term 1
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Spring term 2
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Summer term 1
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Summer term 2
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Key concepts
Physical Geography
Recognise physical
features, describe
and explain processes
Geographical skills
Physical Geography
Recognise physical
features, describe
and explain
processes
Geographical skills
Physical Geography
Recognise physical
features, describe
and explain processes
Geographical skills
Physical Geography
Recognise physical
features, describe
and explain processes
Geographical skills
Human Geography
Recognise human
features, describe
and explain processes
Geographical skills
Human Geography
Recognise human
features, describe
and explain processes
Geographical skills
Themes
Plate tectonics
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Fold Mountains
Monitoring/ prediction
Drainage basin
systems
River Processes
River landscapes
Flooding
Flood management
Water supply
Drainage basin
systems
River Processes
River landscapes
Flooding
Flood management
Water supply
Urbanisation
MEDC/ LEDC contrast
Poverty
Cultural diversity
Environmental issues
Economy
sustainability
Urbanisation
MEDC/ LEDC contrast
Poverty
Cultural diversity
Environmental issues
Economy
sustainability
Writing
Whole school
literacy focus
Examination writing
styles:
Description,
explanation,
comparative,
contrasting,
discussion and
evaluative
Reflection on
landscapes and
environments, scale
and power of nature.
Acquire insights into
the personal
experiences of people
affected by natural
disasters. Understand
that people will have
Examination writing
styles:
Description,
explanation,
comparative,
contrasting,
discussion and
evaluative
Reflection on
landscapes and
environments, scale
and power of nature.
Acquire insights into
the personal
experiences of people
affected by flooding.
Understand that
people will have
Examination writing
styles:
Description,
explanation,
comparative,
contrasting,
discussion and
evaluative
Reflection on
landscapes and
environments, scale
and power of nature.
Acquire insights into
the personal
experiences of people
affected by flooding.
Understand that
people will have
Weathering and
erosion
Geology
Coastal processes
Coastal landscapes
Management of
coastal areas
Ecosystems – salt
marshes
Sea level rise
Examination writing
styles:
Description,
explanation,
comparative,
contrasting,
discussion and
evaluative
Reflection on
landscapes and
environments, scale
and power of nature.
Acquire insights into
the personal
experiences of people
affected by coastal
erosion. Understand
that people will have
Examination writing
styles:
Description,
explanation,
comparative,
contrasting,
discussion and
evaluative
Reflection of the
unique characteristics
and contrasts of
human landscapes.
Self-awareness and
understanding of the
world around them.
Develop opinions
about different urban
environments and the
Examination writing
styles:
Description,
explanation,
comparative,
contrasting,
discussion and
evaluative
Reflection of the
unique characteristics
and contrasts of
human landscapes.
Self-awareness and
understanding of the
world around them.
Develop opinions
about different urban
environments and the
Spiritual, Moral,
Social and Cultural
theme (SMSC)
Fundamental British
Values (FBV)
CURRICULUM MAP: SUBJECT: Year 10 Geography Long Term Plan 2016-17
AQA Exam Board (Specification A 9030): 50% Controlled Assessment 75% Terminal Examination
Key Assessment
Focuses, Suggested
Assessments and
Feedback Week
Special Events
Possible Visits
different and
conflicting views
about how to manage
the physical
environment.
Students to develop
their own opinions.
GCSE Mock exam
questions mid unit
End of Unit GCSE
exam – 25 mark
question
different and
conflicting views
about how to
manage the physical
environment.
Students to develop
their own opinions.
GCSE Mock exam
questions mid unit
End of Unit GCSE
exam – 25 mark
question
different and
conflicting views
about how to manage
the physical
environment.
Students to develop
their own opinions.
GCSE Mock exam
questions mid unit
End of Unit GCSE
exam – 25 mark
question
different and
conflicting views
about how to manage
the physical
environment.
Students to develop
their own opinions.
GCSE Mock exam
questions mid unit
End of Unit GCSE
exam – 25 mark
question
impacts on the
quality of life of
people who live there
impacts on the
quality of life of
people who live there
GCSE Mock exam
questions mid unit
End of Unit GCSE
exam – 25 mark
question
GCSE Mock exam
questions mid unit
End of Unit GCSE
exam – 25 mark
question