Geography – curriculum information
Year 7
Learning outcomes
Topics taught
During the first year of studying geography pupils will gain a greater awareness of
where places are within the world. Pupils should consolidate and extend their
knowledge of the world’s major countries and their physical and human features.
They should understand how geographical processes interact to create distinctive
human and physical landscapes that change over time.
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Introduction to geography
Britain and map skills
Urban environments
Weather and climate
Ecosystems
Year 8
Learning outcomes
Topics taught
Within Year 8 pupils begin to know learn about various physical and human
geographical concepts, exploring the natural environments of the world and
becoming more accustomed to how features are formed. Pupils are now developing
the ability to explain geographically.
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Water on the land
China
Kenya
Glaciation
Challenges for the planet and economic change
Year 9
Learning outcomes
Topics taught
In Year 9 pupils are encouraged to develop the key attributes of a geographer; not
only can they explain geographically, but they are also beginning to justify their
points. They should also develop a greater competence in using geographical
knowledge, approaches and concepts [such as models and theories] and
geographical skills in analysing and interpreting different data sources. Within Year
9 the curriculum has been designed to help the pupils prepare for GCSE level
geography.
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Ecosystems
Extreme weather
Coasts
Urban issues and challenges
Geographical skills
Year 10
Learning outcomes
Within Year 10 and 11 we study the Edexcel A Geography specification which gives
students opportunities to:
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Actively engage in the process of geography to develop as effective and
independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring
minds.
Develop their knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts and
appreciate the relevance of these concepts to our changing world.
Develop a framework of spatial awareness in which to appreciate the
importance of the location of places and environments from local to global.
Appreciate the differences and similarities in people’s views of the world
and its environments, societies and cultures.
Understand the significance of values and attitudes to the development
and resolution of issues.
Develop their responsibilities as global citizens and recognise how they can
contribute to a future that is sustainable and inclusive.
Develop and apply their learning to the real world through fieldwork and
other out-of-classroom learning.
Use geographical skills, appropriate technologies, enquiry and analysis.
Specifically within Year 10 pupils study the natural environment where they learn
about the physical aspects of geography. They also have the opportunity to carry
out geographical fieldwork, which enables them to collect the data required to
complete their controlled assessment (worth 25% of their final grade).
Topics taught
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Coastal landscapes
River landscapes
Tectonic landscapes
A wasteful world
Controlled assessment prep and completion
Year 11
Learning outcomes
Within Year 11 we complete the human aspects of the course plus geographical
skills and challenges. Within these units of work pupils will need to demonstrate
knowledge and understanding, within the following areas:
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Topics taught
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New ideas and approaches to the study of geography in the 21st C.
The importance of geographical location.
A range of places (at local, regional, national and international scales)
from the UK, other parts of Europe and other continents and places at
different levels of development.
Current issues of local, national and global importance, including
climate change and sustainable development.
The use of new technologies, including the Geographical Information
System (GIS), to assist geographical investigation.
Geographical concepts and ideas including uneven development and
alternative futures.
The relevance of geographical studies to their lives and to the real
world.
Economic change
Settlement change
Population change
A tourist’s world
Geographical skills
Challenges for the planet