KS3
In Years 7 and 8 students have two hours of Geography a week and are taught in their tutor groups. In Year 9 students have three hours of Geography a fortnight and are taught in mixed ability teaching groups.
The Geography National Curriculum requires students to cover seven key concepts:
- Place
- Space
- Scale
- Interdependence
- Physical and human processes
- Environmental action and sustainable development
- Cultural understanding and diversity
The key concepts are covered throughout students’ study of Geography in KS3 by dividing Years 7, 8 and 9 into four sections, each with a conceptual theme which develops over the Key Stage as detailed in the table below:
| My World | Shrinking World | Threatened World | Dangerous World | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Geographical Skills for Key Stage 3 | Moving Stories - Why is the population of the UK changing? | Africa - A study of continent facing environmental and social challenges |
Too much water, too little water - A study of floods and droughts
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| Year 8 | Why does it always rain? A study of the British climate |
Going global - A study of the interconnected global fashion industry
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Hot and bothered? - A study of climate change | Risky World - A study of natural hazards |
| Year 9 | Patterns of Crime in Maidenhead | Is your dream holiday a nightmare in reality? - A study of the global tourist industry | Can the rainforest be saved? A study of the Amazon forest | Life on the edge - A study of extreme environments |