Welcome to the Geography Department

The department is made up of three teachers and geography is mainly taught in two classrooms dedicated to the subject. Geography is a contemporary subject and is taught to all students from years 7 to 9. It has become a popular option at both GCSE and A level and students develop a variety of skills through the study of both Human and Physical geography.

GSCE students visit Brighton for one day to collect data for their Controlled Assessment. Students are encouraged to keep up to date with Current Events either via television, the internet or by reading a quality newspaper.

General Aims and Objectives

To investigate the earth and its peoples.
To study the features of the earth e.g. how mountains, rivers and seas are formed.
To develop an awareness of their role locally, nationally and globally.
To develop key geographical concepts and skills especially, map skills, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), data collection, ICT, problem solving, thinking skills, information processing, reasoning, enquiry, creative thinking and evaluation.
To stimulate pupils interest in their own environment and in the wider world.
To develop an understanding of the relationship between people and the environment.
To voice an awareness of environmental issues and come up with probable solutions.
To encourage and develop a sense of responsibility and concern for the earth’s resources.
To develop an appreciation of other peoples’ beliefs, values and attitudes.

Curriculum Content

Key Stage Three

At Key Stage 3 all students have two lessons of Geography a week.

Year 7
- Mapping and Making Connections.
- Exploring the UK.
- Hydrology.
- Africa.
Year 8
- Coasts.
- Glaciation.
- Population and Migration.
- Weather and Climate.
- Asia - China.
Year 9
- Geological Timescale.
- Tectonics.
- The Middle East.

Fieldwork in Years 7 and 8 is carried out in the school grounds.

Key Stage Four

GCSE Geography - AQA Code: 8035 - Specifications

Course Content - What Will I Study

Unit 1: Physical Geography
- Section A: The Restless Earth, Rocks, Resources and Scenery/The Living World.
- Section B: The Coastal Zone.
Unit 2 : Human Geography
- Section A: Changing Urban Environments.
- Section B: The Development Gap.
Unit 3: Controlled Assessment
- Based on fieldwork done in Brighton in year 10.

How will my progress be tested and examined?

Unit 1: Physical Geography (1.5 Hour Written Examination) 37.5% of CSGE Qualification.
Unit 2: Human Geography (1.5 Hour Written Examination) 37.5% of GCSE Qualification.
Unit 3: Local Fieldwork Investigation (Controlled Assessment, assessed internally) 25% of GCSE Qualification.

Progression - How will the study of Geography benefit students’ future education and career?

A knowledge of Geography with its links to other subjects, will be of benefit in any future studies.
As the Subject covers current issues, it is continually being referred to in documentaries and news reports; it is very relevant in today’s society.
Geography provides a good background to a wide range of careers including environmental work, planning, landscape architecture, travel and tourism and many many more.
Many career areas make use of the skills that Geography develops. These include management, accountancy, marketing, ICT, information work, transport and distribution.