Geography

Subject: Geography

Subject Leader: Mr L Rainbow

Overview

Key Stage 3 Geography at Icknield High School aims to inspire students with a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people. Students will learn about the relationship between physical and human processes through a broad curriculum.

It is important for students to have an understanding of what is happening in the world around them today, which is what we aim to provide using a range of case studies.

We aim to bring these issues to life through a variety of field trips that are offered to students ranging from day trips to residential, including a trip to Sorrento in Italy to see tectonics in action as well as a variety of coastal processes.

Students will be provided with a variety of skills that will be transferable to all GCSE subjects including extended writing, communication and debating skills.

Key Stage 3 Overview

Year 7

Autumn 1	Autumn 2
Topic: Introduction to Geography including Map Skills Revisit: Country and Continent locations	Topic: Rivers Revisit: Country Case Study
Spring 1	Spring 2
Topic: Factfulness (Development) Revisit: Rivers Country Case Study	Topic: Weather and Climate Revisit: Development Flooding
Summer 1	Summer 2
Topic: The Tropical Rainforest Revisit: Weather and Climate	Topic: Urbanisation Revisit: Tropical Rainforest Country Case Study Development

Year 8

Autumn 1	Autumn 2
Topic: Globalisation Revisit: Development	Topic: Tectonics Revisit: Rivers and Flooding Japan
Spring 1	Spring 2
Topic: Resources and Climate Change Revisit: Tectonics Germany Weather and climate	Topic: Deserts Revisit: Country Case Study Tropical Rainforest Weather and Climate
Summer 1	Summer 2
Topic: The Middle East Revisit: Map Skills Deserts Resources	Topic: Rwanda Depth Study Revisit: Development

Useful websites/resources

KS3 Bitesize: www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zrw76sg

GCSE Bitesize: www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zsytxsg

Key Stage 4 Overview

Edexcel Geography B is a contemporary issues based course that uses geographical concepts to explain the key issues facing today’s world. The course is tailored to student’s interests, needs and location. This increases relevance to their lives.

There is a focus on the interaction between human and physical geography to emphasise the impact that we are having on our planet.

The course promotes a wide variety of geographical skills including map and graph analysis and a range of fieldwork. In addition, the Geography Department at Icknield High School work to ensure that students develop transferrable skills that they will require as they move into further education and work.

Exam Board

Pearsons

Qualification type

GCSE

Assessment

The GCSE (9–1) in Geography is a linear qualification with 100% external assessment. The GCSE (9–1) in Geography consists of three examined components that are externally assessed. The examinations are as follows:

Component 1 – Global Geographical Issues: 1 hour 30 mins (94 marks, 37.5%)
Component 2 – UK Geographical Issues: 1 hour 30 mins (94 marks 37.5%)
Component 3 – Making Geographical Decisions: 1 hour 30 mins (64 marks 25%)

Year 9

Autumn 1	Autumn 2
Topic: Atmosphere and Climate Change Revisit:	Topic: Tropical Cyclones Revisit: Atmosphere and Climate Change
Spring 1	Spring 2
Topic: Tectonics Revisit: Tropical Cyclones	Topic: Development Revisit: Tectonics Atmosphere and Climate Change
Summer 1	Summer 2
Topic: India Case Study Revisit: Tropical Cyclones Development	Topic: Urbanisation and Mumbai Revisit: India Case Study

Year 10

Autumn 1	Autumn 2
Topic: UK’s Physical Landscape Revisit: Atmosphere, Tropical Cyclones, Tectonics, Development	Topic: Coasts Revisit: Urbanisation Tropical Cyclones
Spring 1	Spring 2
Topic: Rivers Revisit: Physical Landscape Development	Topic: Human Landscape Revisit: Coasts Atmosphere and Climate
Summer 1	Summer 2
Topic: London Case Study Revisit: Rivers India Case Study	Topic: Fieldwork TBC/People and the Biosphere Revisit: Human Landscape Tectonics

Year 11

Autumn 1	Autumn 2
Topic: Forests Under Threat Revisit: People and the Biosphere Tectonics	Topic: Consuming Energy Resources Revisit: Development Coasts Human Landscape
Spring 1	Spring 2
Topic: Fieldwork and India Case Study Revisit: Rivers Urbanisation Tropical Cyclones	Topic: Revision Revisit: People and the Biosphere Human Landscape
Summer 1	Summer 2
Topic: Revision Revisit: Forests Under Threat Development	Topic: Revision Revisit: Consuming Energy Resources Coasts

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Useful websites/resources

PiXL

GCSE Pod

GCSE Bitesize: www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zsytxsg

Edexcel B: qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-b-2016.html

Recommended revision guide

Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Revision Guide

Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1)Geography B Revision Workbook

Target 5 Edexcel (9-1) Geography