Geography
Curriculum
Introduction
You will study a mixture of real places, real issues and use relevant skills to help you make sense of the world in the 21st Century. We will look at why volcanoes erupt, why some countries have more global power than others, how the physical landscape of the UK varies as well as a range of animals and plants in different environments.
K.Jennings
Subject Performance Leader
Key Skills & Understanding:
critical thinking · geo-politics · map reading · climate & regional impact · cultural awareness · meteorology - resource management
let's take a look...
7
YEAR
Theme/Unit
Class Content
Independent Study
Assisted Study
Introduction to geography
The key themes in physical and human geography.
Takeaway homework- a set of 25 choices of topic related activities.
Check for homework in planners.
Introduction to map skills
Ordnance survey map skills.
Research into the student's local area.
Look at maps and atlases when on a visit or journey.
Exploring
England
The key features of England and its geographical features.
Takeaway homework. Research into English regions.
Think about how they are connected to different parts of England.
Rivers and
flooding
Physical processes, river features. Flooding with a focus on Bangladesh
Takeaway homework. Research into English regions.
Look for recent flood events anywhere in the world and consider their impact.
Amazing places
Atlas skills. Looking at global places of interest.
Takeaway homework. Research into English regions.
Think about places they have visited. Look at a bucket list of dream destinations.
Weather and Climate
How to forecast the weather, what makes it rain, the UK climate.
Takeaway homework.
Look at weather forecasts together and consider their accuracy.
Geography
Y7 | Key Stage 3
Geography
KS3
Weather and
climate
What makes it rain?What affects the UK climate?What are micro-climates?
Takeaway homework a set of 25 choices of topic related activities.Weather diary. Micro-climate assessment.
Check for homework in planners. Look at the weather forecast together.
Changing
coastlines
Ordnance survey map skills.
Takeaway homework. Research into their local area.
Reflect on visits to the coast.
Can you locate them on a map?
Africa and
development
How do we measure development? What is life like in Ghana?
How do we help poor countries?
Takeaway homework. Research into African countries
Discuss Africa in the news. Discuss what fair trade is and whether it is a good thing. Charity - what are your views?
Extreme
environments
How do people survive in Mountains, deserts and cold environments?
Takeaway homework. Research for assessment.
Check for homework in planners.
Global fashion
What is Globalisation? How do transnational companies work?
Takeaway homework.The geography of my stuff.
Check for homework in planners.
My local region
Is Kimberley a model town? Local shopping environments. Local issues housing transport and trams
Takeaway homework.
Local fieldwork.
Check for homework in planners.
Y8 | Key Stage 3
Geography
Theme/Unit
Class Content
Independent Study
Assisted Study
8
YEAR
Y9 | Key Stage 3
Geography
My local region
shopping
assessment
Practice for GCSE investigation questions.
Takeaway homework a set of 25 choices of topic related activities.
Hazards
Nature of hazards.
Volcanoes and earthquakes.
How do we respond to / manage hazards?
Takeaway homework.
Research into recent hazard events.
The Rise of
China
Global population trends. Managing population. Globalisation - benefits and problems.
Takeaway homework. Survey of China in my life.
Rainforests
Global ecosystems.How does a rainforest work? Ecosystems under threat. Decision making.
Takeaway homework.
Crime and
conflict
What is terrorism? The geography of war? What are the impacts of conflict? Global patterns of crime: the drugs trade. Local patterns of crime & burglary.
Takeaway homework.
9
YEAR
Theme/Unit
Class Content
Independent Study
PAPER 2: Urban World
A study of a city in a LIC/NEE – Rio de Janeiro
A study of a UK city – Nottingham
Sustainable Cities
Completing classwork. Observational drawings. Artist Studies. Photographic research. Developments.
Check your child's SMH for homework tasks. Help your child to find interesting things to draw. Take your child to galleries, museums and sites of cultural interest where possible.
Give your child ideas and opinions about their work.
PAPER 1: Living World
Ecosystems
Tropical Rainforests (Amazon and Malaysia) Cold Environments (Svalbard and Alaska
Completing classwork.
Observational drawings. Artist studies. Photographic research.
Developments.
Encourage your child to attend extra-curricular catch up sessions after school and occasionally on Saturday. Go through exam topics and help them come up with ideas and themes personal to them.
PAPER 2: Resource Management
Global supply and demand of resources Provision of food, water and energy in the UK Global and local energy management (Peru)
Completing classwork.
Observational drawings. Artist studies. Photographic research.
Developments.
Encourage your child to attend extra-curricular catch up sessions after school and occasionally on Saturday. Go through exam topics and help them come up with ideas and themes personal to them.
PAPER 1: UK Physical Landscapes
An in depth study of rivers (River Tees and Cockermouth Floods) An in depth study of coasts (Holderness Coast, Yorkshire and Banbury)
Completing classwork.
Observational drawings. Artist studies. Photographic research.
Developments.
Encourage your child to attend extra-curricular catch up sessions after school and occasionally on Saturday. Go through exam topics and help them come up with ideas and themes personal to them.
Geography
Y10 | Key Stage 4
10
YEAR
Theme/Unit
Class Content
Independent Study
Assisted Study
PAPER 1: Natural Hazards
Tectonic Hazards (Chile and Nepal earthquakes) Weather Hazards (Typhoon Haiyan and Cockermouth Floods) Climate Change
Practice examination questions
Revision for mock examination
Ongoing weekly homework
Support with students preparing for mid and end of unit assessments
Support with students preparing mock examination
PAPER 2: Changing Economic World
The Development Gap (Jamaica) Newly Emerging Economies (Nigeria) Changing UK Economy
Practice examination questions Ongoing weekly homework
Support with students preparing for mid and end of unit assessments
PAPER 1: Revision
Structured revision of Paper 1 units
Tectonic hazards
Weather hazards
Climate change
Ecosystems
Tropical Rainforests
Cold Environments
Rivers
Coasts
Creation of revision materials Practice examination questions Ongoing weekly homework
Support with student attending any catch up sessions that are offered
Support with students preparing for final exams
PAPER 3: Preparation
Pre-release document issued by exam board (Approx Easter)
Students will be guided through a series of preparation lessons
Fieldwork revision and examination practice
Independent revision and learning of pre-release materials
Practice fieldwork examination questions
Ongoing weekly homework
Support with student attending any catch up sessions that are offered
Support with students preparing for final exams
PAPER 2 Revision
Structure revision of Paper 2 units
Urban World
Urban Change in the UK
Sustainable Cities
The Development Gap
Newly Emerging Economies
The Changing Economic World
Resource Management
Energy Management
Creation of revision materials Practice examination questions Ongoing weekly homework
Support with student attending any catch up sessions that are offered
Support with students preparing for final exams
11
YEAR
Geography
Y11 | Key Stage 4
Theme/Unit
Class Content
Independent Study
Assisted Study
Art & Design
A LEVEL
KS5
What is Art at Key Stage 5?
This course provides students with opportunities to develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences, environments and cultures using practical skills and knowledge of the work of other artists to assist and enhance their individual creations.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for those students who have studied Art and Design at GCSE and gained a grade 4 or above. Consideration will be given on an individual basis to students who have shown ability in Years 7, 8 and 9. Students who did not do Art GCSE will need to demonstrate their skills to be considered.
12&13
YEARS
What will i study?
Candidates will produce practical and critical/contextual work.
Critical/contextual work may include written materials such as journals, reviews, reflections and evaluations and annotations.
Practical work will be in one or more areas including painting, drawing, mixed-media, sculpture, land art, printmaking, film, animation, television, video and photography: lens-based and/or light-based media.
All the work produced for each unit will be marked as a whole with the balance of marks being 60% Coursework Portfolio/40% Externally Set Project.
Course Content:
Component 1:
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Coursework July until end of January
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Personal Investigation
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Candidates continue to work in Fine Art.
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Candidates are required to develop personal investigation based on an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by a written element of no less than 1000 words and no more than 3000 words, leading to a finished piece or pieces
Assessment: 60% of total Full A level
Component 2:
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Supervised time 15 hours
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Full A level Externally-Set Assignment
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Candidates select one of eight starting points.
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The externally set assignment period will last from 1 February until Mid-May.
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Candidates should produce preparatory work and a finished piece or pieces.
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Towards the end of this period candidates complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time.
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Work produced during the examination period, including that produced during the 15 hours, will be marked as a whole.
Assessment: 40% of Full A level
How will I be assessed?
The Assessment Objectives are common to AS and A Level
Assessment Objective 1
Develop ideas through sustained and focused
investigations informed by contextual and other sources,
demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
Assessment Objective 3
Record in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect on their work and progress.
Assessment Objective 2
Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining their ideas as their work develops.
Assessment Objective 4
Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realising intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.
Y12/13 Guide to Independent Learning
Art/Photography at KS5
After each lesson you should:
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Look at the resources that have been given you on SMHWK and in paper format. Make sure you fully understand the task and speak to your teacher if you do not.
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Look at your free lessons through the week and plan how you will schedule your time through the week so that you can complete the task. Do not leave all your work until the weekend.
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Make sure that you have printed/gathered any resources that you need to complete the work.
Each week you should:
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Work on your tasks, little and often so that you can focus on quality rather than rushing at the last minute.
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Conduct independent research into your chosen theme. Read articles, books, websites that will give you greater knowledge around your subject and more ideas.
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Take as many photographs as you can that can be used as primary subject matter for your work.
Throughout the year you should:
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Research artists related to your theme
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Look for opportunities for extension work to personalise your project and show independence
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Visit art galleries, museums to gain wider knowledge of arts and culture
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Read around your chosen subject matter so that your ideas have depth and maturity.
At least once per half-term you should:
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Carry out a folder check. Make sure that you have handed in all your completed work so that it can be marked and archived.
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Identify any missing work and take steps to fill gaps – liaise with a trusted study partner or your teacher.
Where can this course take me?
Geography is one of the most employable subjects. You could work in a variety of areas including
Environmental Work Conservation
Financial Services
Town Planning
Architecture
Travel & Tourism
Law
Accountancy
Armed Forces
Meteorology
Civil Services
Police and more..
For more information of post-school progression please check out our dedicated Careers Page for related links and guidance.
For more information on this course throughout all key stages please contact Mrs K Jennings
k.jennings@kimberleyschool.co.uk
