Geography Curriculum KS3

Overview

The study of geography stimulates an interest in and a sense of wonder about places. It helps young people make sense of a complex and dynamically changing world. It explains where places are, how places and landscapes are formed, how people and their environment interact and how a diverse range of economies, societies and environments are interconnected. It builds on students' own experiences to investigate places at all scales, from the personal to the global.

The aim of studying geography is to ensure students become good global citizens and know their place and role within the world. There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of geography. Students need to understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding.

Students will consolidate and extend their knowledge of the world's major countries and their physical and human features. They will understand how geographical processes interact to create distinctive human and physical landscapes that change over time. In doing so, they will become aware of increasingly complex geographical systems in the world around them.

They will develop greater competence in using geographical knowledge, approaches and concepts and geographical skills in analysing and interpreting different data sources. In this way students will continue to enrich their locational knowledge and spatial and environmental understanding.

Map, literacy and numeracy skills along with GIS will be integrated into all units.

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Key contact

Mrs E Lincoln