Geography trip to Iceland 2017


Geography is taught by:

Ms C Ogunsuyi Curriculum Team Leader
Ms B Gabbidon Geography Teacher & Lead Practioner
Mr C O'fee Geography Teacher
Ms J Trebilcock Geography Teacher
Ms S Mahfuza Geography Teacher
Mr K Burke SLT & Geography Teacher

Curriculum Overview - KS3 & KS4  

Key Stage 3

 

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Year 7

What is the Geography of the UK?

Assessment- UK and Fieldwork  Summative Assessment

The Volga and Russia

Russia Summative Assessment

Africa- A Continent of Contrast.

 Africa Summative Assessment

Year 8

Arctic and Northern Canada

Arctic Summative Assessment

North America Rivers

North America Rivers Summative Assessment

South America- Resources and People

South America Summative Assessment

 

Year 9

Australia-The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef Summative Assessment

New Zealand- Geomorphology and Geology

Geomorphology and Geology Summative Assessment

 

 

The Third Pole- The Climate Crisis

The Third Pole Summative Assessment

Key Stage 4 

Course Title

Exam Board

Assessment Components & Method (Exam/NEA %)

When is the Component Assessed? (e.g. Summer GCSE)

GCSE  Geography

OCR B

Paper 1- Our natural world  35%

Paper 2- People and Society  35%

Paper 3- Geographical Exploration 30%

Summer GCSE

Travel and Tourism

Edexcel

Component 1: Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations- Learners will investigate travel and tourism organisations in the UK, their ownership, aims, key products and services, and how they work together

Students will explore types of travel and tourism, the features that make destinations appealing to visitors and different travel routes . (30%)

Component 2: Customer Needs in Travel and Tourism- Learners will investigate how organisations use market research to identify travel and tourism trends and identify customer needs and preferences

Students will apply their understanding by selecting products and services and planning a holiday to meet customer needs and preferences   (30%)

Component 3: Influences on Global Travel and Tourism- Learners will explore the different factors that may influence global travel and tourism, and how travel and tourism organisations and destinations respond to these factors.

Students will examine the potential impacts of tourism at global destinations and how destinations can manage the impacts of tourism and control tourism development to achieve sustainable tourism. (40%)

Examination

  • 60% NEA
  • Component 1  (Year 10) final submission date- 22nd January
  • Component 2 (Year 11) final submission date- 15th December
  • 40% Written  Exam

Summer GCSE

 

 

Component 1- 

Year 10 (Spring)

 

 

Component 2 - Year 11 (Autumn) 

Component 3 Year 11 (Summer)  

Accessibility & Inclusion

  • Visual Anchors: Real-world photographs, satellite imagery, and GIS maps are paired with all abstract concepts to anchor learning and support EAL/SEND students.
  • Dual Coding: Complex geographical processes/keywords  are explicitly taught using simplified, colour-coded diagrams paired with minimal text to reduce cognitive load.
  • The 'BUG' Method: Standardised approach to support  deconstruction of exam questions (Box the command word, Underline geographical focus/keywords, Glance at marks/resources).
  • WAGOLL: Explicit modelling and deconstruction of top-tier exam answers to make mark scheme criteria transparent and accessible to all learners. 
  • Targeted Seating Plan : Seating plans explicitly identify and map student needs to support all learners. 
  • Targeted Questioning: Questions are planned  to check for understanding (CFU) across all abilities.
  • Scaffolding: Temporary cognitive supports—such as word banks, sentence starters, and partially completed diagrams— are used to support students  and gradually removed as student independence and mastery increase. 
  • Live marking: Immediate, in-class feedback is used  to address misconceptions in real time, accelerating progress during the lesson.

Home learning (frequency and expectations)

KS4 home learning is revision based. Home learning is given every week and students are expected to complete all home learning to a high standard and on time. 

How parents and carers can support their child:

Geography students are told to regularly do their revision as the content is extensive. You could support us in this by encouraging your child to use the websites identified below for revision.

There are CGP revision guides and workbooks available in the department for students to purchase and use as revision tools.

Encouraging students to take an interest in the current events of the World also adds to their own knowledge and understanding.

Possible Careers

Landscape architect

Teaching

Economic advisor & analyst

Surveyor

Environmentalist

Construction or property lawyer

Remote sensing analyst

Earth scientist

Weather forecaster

 

Useful websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/levels/z98jmp3

http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/gcse/index.html