Geography – Leigh Stationers' Academy

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KS3: MYP Geography

Module 1 – How does the UK culture look today?
Module 2 – How do cultures differ around the World?
Module 3 – How does weather and climate vary?
Module 4 – How is the world’s population dynamic?
Module 5 – How are unique biomes under threat from human actions? – hot deserts
Module 6 – How are unique biomes under threat from human actions? – polar regions

Module 1 – How do humans cope with tectonic risks?
Module 2 – How does our use of energy and resources impact the environment?
Module 3 – How are unique biomes under threat from human actions?
Module 4 – How does urbanisation influence quality of life around the world?
Module 5 – How does the geology and the influence of rivers shape the landscape of the UK?
Module 6 – How is tourism a vital industry for the planet?

Module 1 – How do humans cope with tropical storms and extreme weather risks?
Module 2 – How are human actions influencing the global climate?
Module 3 – How have UK living spaces changed in the last 30 years?
Module 4 – How can we improve the economy of countries and quality of life for people around the World?
Module 5 – How have the country of India and the mega city of Mumbai developed since 1990?
Module 6 – How do waves and coastal management influence the shape of the beach?

Impact

At the end of Key Stage 3, pupils will be:

Well versed scholars who have a greater understanding of geographical issues and processes
Knowledgeable about the human and physical geographical processes that have shaped the UK
Able to apply their geographical skills to a range of different areas and contexts
Empathetic towards a variety of global challenges
Able to apply their geographical knowledge and skills to new contexts, making deep connections between areas of study
Actively involved in the processes of geographical investigation and fieldwork

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Schedule of learning

Module 1 – Tectonics
Module 2 – Climate Change and Tropical storms
Module 3 – Development
Module 4 – India and Mumbai
Module 5 – Urbanisation
Module 6 – UK Coasts

Schedule of learning

Module 1 – Development and India
Module 2 – Tectonics, Tropical storms and Climate Change
Module 3 – Fieldwork Urban and Coasts
Module 4 – Energy, Resources and Forests
Module 5 – Revision

Impact

At the end of Key Stage 4, pupils will have:

Deepened their knowledge of geographical processes
The ability to communicate fluently and in detail about a range of geographical issues using clear examples from wide ranging sources
A contextual understanding of current Geographical events and how these impact upon the world
Had the opportunity to complete a full fieldwork study from design to reflection
The knowledge and skills required to be successful in study of the GCSE Geography course

Exam Board Information

Edexcel GCSE Geography B

KS5: A Level Geography

Course Outline

The new Edexcel specification offers an issues-based approach to studying geography, enabling students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalisation, responses to hazards, water insecurity and climate change. The course is offered as a full A Level.

Geography students are required to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of places, environments, concepts, processes, interactions and change, at a variety of scales
Apply knowledge and understanding in different contexts to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information and issues
Use a variety of relevant quantitative, qualitative and fieldwork skills

Geography is a dynamic subject that makes direct use of examples drawn from contemporary events. Fieldwork is integral to the study of the subject and is included in curriculum time, totalling 6 days over the two years of the course. In addition, maximum advantage is taken of bespoke A Level Study Days organised by the Royal Geographical Society, which all students are strongly encouraged to attend.

Course content and assessment

Paper 1 – Dynamic Landscapes (30% of final marks)
Paper 2 – Dynamic Places (30% of final marks)
Paper 3 – Synoptic Paper (20% of final marks)
Paper 4 – Non-exam assessment (Individual fieldwork project) (20% of final marks)

Impact

At the end of Key Stage 5, pupils will have:

Refined their knowledge of geographical processes
The ability to use evidence to compare and contrast a range of geographical issues using clear examples from wide ranging sources
A deep and sophisticated contextual understanding of current Geographical events and how these impact upon the world
Had the opportunity to independently complete a full fieldwork study from design to reflection in a range of human and physical topics
The knowledge and skills required to be successful in study of the A-Level Geography course

Exam Board Information

Edexcel A Level Geography