Geography
Geography is the gateway to the world! It allows students understand their world and the lives of other people both near and far. Our world is an exciting place - so the study of it should be too. It is a subject which has something for everyone, science, arts, people and politics, its all there!
You will gain an understanding of the relationships between people and the environment, the diversity of cultures and landscape, and the constant changes in landscapes, economies and societies.
Geography KS3 assessment guide HERE
The KS3 teaching builds a firm foundation of geographical knowledge and understanding.
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Term 1B |
Term 2A |
Term 2B |
Term 3A |
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YEAR 7
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Introduction to Geography & Global Links |
Glaciation |
MAP skills |
MAP skills |
Carbon Footprints |
Extreme Environments |
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YEAR 8
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Natural Hazards
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Trade and Development |
Super Power Geography |
Weathering and Rivers |
Coasts |
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YEAR 9 |
Population |
Deforestation and sustainable strategies |
Sustainable Cities |
Extreme Weather |
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The GCSE KS4 course aims to further the students’ knowledge and understanding of human and physical geography and improve their geographical skills. The Exam Board is Edexcel.
KS4 GCSE UNITS
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YEAR 10 EDEXCEL |
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YEAR 11 EDEXCEL |
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A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY: COURSE CONTENT
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UNIT 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards, Landscape systems, Processes and change (Glaciated landscapes and Change or Coastal Landscapes and change). The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity, The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security, Climate Change Futures. |
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UNIT 2: Globalisation and Shaping places (Regenerating Places or Diverse places), Superpowers, Global Development and Connections. |
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UNIT 3: Synoptic themes. Players, Attitudes and Actions, Futures and uncertainties. |
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UNIT 4: Coursework Based on two separate days of fieldwork relating to the compulsory or optional content. Students will produce a written report which is internally assessed and externally moderated. |
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A Level Geography assessment: Three externally assessed exams. Physical Geography 30% of the A level qualification. Human Geography 30% of the A level qualification and a Synoptic paper which is 20% of the A level qualification. One piece of coursework which is 20% of the A level qualification. Marked internally assessed and externally moderated. https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/geography-2016.html |
Geography ‘A’ Level develops transferable skills such as communication (written and spoken); numeracy, graphicacy, problem solving, decision-making and team work. Geography will develop skills used in a multitude of industries including
Leisure and Tourism, Banking, Civil Service, Journalism, Engineering, Media, Law, Teaching, Charities, Town Planning and Environment and within the growing sustainability industry.
Part of the ‘A’ Level course is taking part in fieldwork. The Geography department has taken Year 13 students to Iceland as part of their A level Unit 4 Tectonic Processes fieldwork. Fieldwork gives students the opportunity to see the Earth’s complex systems in action and to examine first-hand how people and the environment interact.
WHO'S IN THE TEAM?
Geography is taught by specialists all with Geography degrees. Their enthusiasm for the subject is evident.
Please contact us at Geography@central.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Ms. R. Begum, Teacher of Geography/Student Council Co-ordinator
Ms. H. McKenzie, Teacher of Geography
Ms. H. Houghton, Teacher of Geography
Ms. R. Rehman, Second in Charge of Humanities