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"The study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It is about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents. And in the end, it's about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together."
Ex US President Barrack Obama
Twickenham School Geography:
‘Is the study of how students’ lives as 'informed and active future citizens’ are connected to others and are both shaped by and impact on the environments they inhabit so they are able/equipped to make sustainable choices for the future.'
Intention:
The Geography Department aims to:
- build on prior learning in key stages 1 and 2 and early years experiences of our planet in order to develop a life-long enthusiasm for Geography
- encourage all students to consider further study of geography and entry to related careers post-16 and beyond
- develop students’ interest of the impact of geography in the wider world through enquiry, field trips to both urban and rural environments and continued work of the sustainability ambassadors club and house based whole school competitions.
Key Stage 3
The curriculum is sequenced to ensure that topics are delivered in a logical way in order to develop interleaving and memory retention and link students’ skills and experiences. The curriculum develops knowledge and skills relevant to GCSE Geography including enquiry based investigation in Year 7 and use of the latest ICT resources and learning tools to assess and evaluate topical scenarios linked to current affairs.
Year 7 Geography topic learning is linked by the theme of the importance of water. Year 8 learning developes an understanding of human interaction with the planet and the environment. Year 9 Autumn and Spring term link the knowledge and concepts of Year 7 and 8, focusing on Globalisation and the impacts of climate change. Students develop the impact they can have on micro and macro scalage.
In term 3 Year 9 students study the Living World Topic component of the AQA GCSE syllabus. This both serves to complete the National Curriculum breath of coverage for Geography as well as the opportunity to begin the GCSE to cover content with plenty of time to develop practice and preparation for the final assessments.
Key Stage 4
In Year 10 during the Summer Term students conduct a river fieldwork enquiry at Field Studies Centre in Dorking investigating changes in stages of the river Tillingbourne and human impact on the river. Students thoroughly enjoy this highly inclusive experience away from the school environment and it has impact on their enjoyment and engagement of Geography, particularly linked to paper 1 and 3.
In Year 11 in the spring term students conduct an environmental Urban area analysis of 2 areas in SW London, requiring a wide range of fieldwork techniques. The students thoroughly enjoy the group work and team ethic approach to calculating data for analysis back in the classroom.
Implementation - curriculum sequence
| Year | Autumn HT1 | Autumn HT2 | Spring HT1 | Spring HT2 | Summer HT1 | Summer HT2 |
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| 7 |
What is Geography and why is it so important? Developing Geography skills to help learn about ; locate and connect with places locally to globally. |
How is water moved and stored? Weather and Climate: Micro to Macro understanding with enquiry |
Why is water so important? Is it easy to access? s water a friend or a challenge? Importance and understanding of World Rivers & Flooding |
How does coastal water impact human activity? Can all coasts be protected? |
Africa Focus on climate, key physical and human characteristics, countries and major cities |
Heathrow - A case study in urban development in our local area |
| 8 |
Our planet’s resources: Is there enough for everyone? |
Living and working in extreme cold environments: Antarctica |
Managing and moving population: UK, China, Mexico |
Africa’s diversity: Horn of Africa region case study |
Asia - a focus on climate, key physical and human characteristics, countries and major cities
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Tectonics & volcanoes - a study of the feature, processes, and their impact on us |
| 9 |
Measuring development: Malawi LIC Case Study |
Industrial Globalisation: India’s cities and millionaires (NEE) |
Climate change: Natural or Human causes. Adaptation and mitigation |
Extreme weather World climate systems Tropical storms: Are they connected to economic development and climate change? |
Middle East - a study on climate, key physical and human characteristics, countries and major cities |
Glaciers, a study of the features, processes and their impact on us |
Year 10 Geography Curriculum 24-25 AQA
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Autumn 1 |
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Autumn 2 |
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Spring 1 |
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Spring 2 |
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Summer 1 |
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Summer 2 |
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Paper 1 - Natural Hazards |
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Paper 1 - The Living World |
Nov |
Paper 1 - The Living World
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Jan |
Paper 1 - Physical Landscapes in the UK |
March |
Paper 2 - Urban Issues and Challenges Mock preparation |
May |
Paper 2 - Urban Issues and Challenges Mock preparation |
June |
Year 11 Geography Curriculum 24-25 AQA
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Autumn 1 |
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Spring 1 |
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Spring 2 |
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Summer 1 |
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Paper 3 River & Urban Fieldwork |
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Paper 2 - The changing economic world End of year exam |
Nov |
Paper 2 Resource Management & Water
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Jan |
Consolidation & exam preparation & pre release |
March |
Consolidation & exam preparation & pre release |
May |
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035/changes-for-2022
