Geography
Through geography children learn about real people in real places which is vital if we are to foster respect for a diversity of cultures. At the heart of geography are contemporary issues: climatic change, flood management, urban development, trade, sustainable development. Surely a broad and balanced education must include such topics?
Geography is also about the excitement of the world’s great landscapes and the exhilaration of its great cities. These experiences are vital if our children are to grow up caring about the world in which they live.
Examples of topics covered:
Y10= local area and similar sized area abroad; Geography in the news; the impact of consumer decisions; and, extreme environments (mountain and desert).
Y11= landforms (river and glacial); global warming; energy; resources; the weather; cities; industry; farming; population; and, development.
Assessment:
Y10= modular. 4 units each worth 25%. Coursework= 25%. Each exam is 1 hour long. Papers are tiered.
Y11 = modular. 4 units each worth 25%. Coursework= 25%. Each exam is 1 hour long. Papers are tiered.
Useful websites:
www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/
http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/
Geography jobs can be found in these sectors
- Environment & Sustainability
- Physical Systems
- Society
- The Business World
- Geographical Techniques
- Development & Global Issues
- Settlement
- Travel, Tourism, Leisure and Culture
Years 12 and 13 have their own blog accounts.
Year 11 should work on their coursework; due end of February 2011.
Year 10 should user the web to find local news stories, maps and photos that interest them for the your area unit of work.
Key stage 3 can use the os map link to practice their mapskills such as compass, grid references, scale and direction. There are loads of well structured activities on offer. Students can also find work on our MOODLE site by following this link.
Subject leader: Peter Lloyd Contact email: peter.lloyd@tonypandycollege.co.uk
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