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Marlwood School

Geography

 

VISION:

At MARLWOOD, the Geography curriculum aims to stimulate in our pupils a deep knowledge and understanding of the human and physical world; how these interact and above all the necessity of achieving a sustainable future

The Geography Curriculum at Marlwood

 

KS3 Year 7 -9

  • To develop Geographical knowledge and concepts that enable pupils to have a clear understanding about the world they live in.
  • To develop understanding of the role of geography in understanding the key issue of climate change and sustainable development.
  • To give pupils a range of geographical skills and abilities to deepen their understanding of geographical themes
  • To prepare students for the challenges of GCSE Geography.

Knowledge organisers

These are used in each topic to provide pupils with some key knowledge and ideas, vocabulary and a reference for the Unit of work. These are available in exercise books and on google classroom.       

Knowledge organisers - Geography KS3

Useful weblinks

www.educake.co.uk

Geography - oak national academy

BBC Geography bitesize

How to support your child

  • Discuss any world issues that are currently happening - where are they?
  • Have an atlas in the home; or use google earth to explore the world
  • Help them practice the spellings and Key words on the Knowledge organisers.
  • Check in on their geography google classroom to see what homework they have

 

Homework plan - KS3

  1. Knowledge organiser - Quiz questions/spelling test in the lesson

Aim: to check understanding of key unit terms and to check prior knowledge and understanding and to give pupils the bigger picture about the unit of work

  1. SENECA - Assignment based on new content

Aim: to introduce new content that supports future learning and improve independent study.

  1. Improve an extended answer (SPAG, P.E.E, Key terms)

Aim: to be able to evaluate and improve an answer. Supporting Literacy  and developing extended writing skills.

  1. Clip/GCSE pod summarised in 100 words

Aim: to be able to retain and synthesise information and write in a concise manner

  1. Educake test

Aim: To provide an opportunity for students to show what they know and then provide diagnostic information,

KS4 Curriculum

GCSE Geography

Exam Board : AQA
Exam weighting : 100% Examination

Curriculum Map Year 10

Curriculum Map Year 11

 Paper 1: 35% (3 units)

  • Natural hazards
  • Physical landscapes
  • Living World

 Paper 2 (35%) (3 units)

  • Urban challenges
  • Economic challenges
  • Resources

 Paper 3 (30%)

  • Issue evaluation task
  • Fieldwork

 All students will carry out 2 pieces of Fieldwork (external) for Paper 3

Skills

  • Cartographic (Ordnance Survey maps, atlases)
  • Graphical (diagrams, graphs, choropleth/isopleth maps)
  • Statistical skills (Central tendency, Percentages, Correlation)
  • Literacy (extended answers, interpretation, geographical vocabulary)

 What are the benefits of studying this course now and for the future?

  • Acquisition of relevant and varied skills.
  • Awareness of the key issues facing the planet and our role in creating a sustainable future
  • Using a mix of numeracy and literacy to investigate a wide range of places and geographical themes.
  • Part of the English Baccalaureate and a recognised and respected subject. A ‘preferred subject’ for University applications.

Weblinks and support for revision

www.educake.co.uk (testing questions)

www.kerboodle.com (online textbook)

www.senecalearning.com

gcsepod.com  (geography specific clips for AQA)

bbc bitesize for KS4

www.aqa.co.uk (exam board website for schemes/past papers)

Career progression

Many careers have direct geographical relevance : planner, estate management, surveyor, meteorologist, travel/tourism teacher, water management, conservation and environmental management. Geography also adds to the skills needed in the workplace such as data interpretation; statistical skills, analysing text and data, sequencing and problem solving.