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Geography
Geography inspires pupils to ask questions about the world they live in, their role and place within it. Through the study of Geography, pupils explore diverse places and environments, considering how human activities, physical processes, and environmental changes interact. Students develop critical geographical skills such as map reading, data analysis, and fieldwork techniques. These skills are essential for enhancing geographical thinking and enable learners to draw informed conclusions about global and local issues. This encourages pupils to apply their geographical knowledge outside the classroom helps them contextualize their learning and develop a deeper understanding of the world.
Key stage 3
Year 7
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Term |
Content |
Assessment |
Proposed fieldwork |
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Autumn term 1 |
Where in the universe are we? |
Written knowledge assessment. |
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Autumn Term 2 |
Where would you like to go on an expedition? |
Explorers project. (Human and Physical Geography) |
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Spring term 1 |
How do Geographers use maps? |
Map Skills short answer question test. (Geographical knowledge and skills). |
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Spring Term 2 |
How does weather and climate affect us?
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Weather and climate school site investigation. (Physical Geography)
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Weather data collection on Fram school site using meteorological equipment.
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Summer Term 1 |
What challenges do our ecosystems face? |
Global Ecosystems multiple-choice test. (Physical and Environmental Geography). |
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Summer Term 2 |
What contemporary geographical issues does our world face? |
Contemporary Geographical Issues leaflet. (Human and Environmental Geography). |
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Year 8
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Term |
Content |
Assessment |
Proposed fieldwork |
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Autumn Term 1 |
How has ice influenced our planet?
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Multiple choice activity. (Physical Geography) |
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Autumn Term 2 |
Why is the Middle East a significant region of the world? |
Middle East multiple-choice test. (Human Geography).
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Spring Term 1 |
How do countries develop over time?
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Extended written answer – Malawi. (Human Geography).
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Spring Term 2 |
How has the global population changed over time?
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Summer Term 1 |
What river processes shape our UK landscape? |
Rivers short answer question test (Physical Geography) |
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Summer Term 2 |
What is happening to our Coastline? |
Coasts Enquiry poster (Geographical skills) |
Coastal processes and management enquiry |
Year 9
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Term |
Content |
Assessment |
Proposed fieldwork |
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Autumn Term 1 |
What are the impacts of our Hazardous Earth? – Tectonic hazards. |
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Autumn Term 2 |
What are the impacts of our Hazardous Earth? – Atmospheric hazards? |
Natural Hazards multiple choice assessment. (Physical Geography). |
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Spring Term 1 |
How does weather and climate affect us? |
Weather and climate school site investigation (Physical Geography).
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Weather data collection on Fram school site using meteorological equipment.
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Spring Term 2 |
What is Urbanisation?
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Urban change enquiry - Stratford London |
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Summer Term 1 |
What is globalisation? |
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Summer Term 2 |
What are the impacts of globalisation? |
Extended written answer. |
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Year 10
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Term |
Content |
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Autumn Term |
Unit 1. Section C. Physical landscapes in the UK – Coasts and rivers. |
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Spring Term |
Unit 2. Section B. Changing economic world. |
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Summer Term |
Unit 1. Section B. The living world. |
Year 11
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Term |
Content |
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Autumn Term |
Unit 2. Section C. The challenge of resource management. |
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Spring Term |
Unit 1. Section A. The challenge of natural hazards. |
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Summer Term |
Unit 2. Section A. Urban issues and challenges Unit 3. Geographical applications. |
Year 10
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Term |
Content |
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Autumn Term |
Unit 1. Section A. The challenge of natural hazards. |
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Spring Term |
Unit 2. Section A. Urban issues and challenges |
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Summer Term |
Unit 1. Section C. Physical landscapes in the UK. Coasts. |
Year 11
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Term |
Content |
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Autumn Term |
Unit 1. Section C. Physical landscapes in the UK. Rivers Unit 2. Section B. The changing economic world. |
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Spring Term |
Unit 2. Section B. The changing economic world. Unit 1. Section B. The living world |
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Summer Term |
Unit 2. Section C. The challenge of resource management. Unit 3. Geographical applications. |
Further details of the AQA Geography specification and exams can be found at the following website.
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035/specification