Key Stage 2 Geography Overview
Year 5 – My World and the Environment
During this term pupils will learn:-
• How the Earth spins and that it is part of the Solar System.
• How to find out about weather around the world.
• That some plants and creatures are only found in specific habitats and that some of the habitats may need to be protected.
• How we depend on water.
• That access to water is a basic human right.
• To imagine the rainforest habitat.
Year 6 – All About the United Kingdom
During this term pupils will learn:-
• About the features of the United Kingdom.
• That some changes bring benefits and some bring disadvantages.
• What can make a place interesting.
• That it is important to select criteria when making comparisons.
• How towns develop.
• What is important about a place from a town plan.
Key Stage 3 Geography Overview
YEAR 7
AUTUMN TERM
First half term
6 weeks
Flood Disaster
Enquiry geography
Locality study (UK, Mozambique)
Knowledge and understanding of physical disasters Planning for prevention. Short term and long term solutions. Understanding the water cycle. Field Study work
Second half term
7 weeks
People everywhere
Basic skills (map reading, atlas work, graphs)
Knowledge and understanding of places (locality study of UK and Mali, Hong Kong)
SPRING TERM
First half term
6 weeks
Restless Earth
Plate tectonic study – volcanoes and earthquakes
Physical geography, geology and plate tectonics. Human intervention and risk assessment. Human management of natural disasters. Planning for protection.
Second half term
6 weeks
As above
SUMMER TERM
First half term
6 weeks
Locality and map skills Where are we? Using OS maps Effectively
Basic atlas and map skills.
Knowledge of countries and places.
Coordinates and lines of latitude
Basic atlas and map skills.
Knowledge of countries and places.
Coordinates and lines of latitude
Second half term
6 weeks
Exploring England
Physical and human geography.
What makes a country’s image? Handling data, Venn diagrams. Interpreting images. Handling weather data.
Year 8 Geography Review
Term 1
COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS
This module of work explores the area of coastal shaping through weathering and erosion. Geology is introduced as rock density and strength are critical to the rate of coastal erosion. The creation of physical features such as arches, stacks and caves are learnt. Conflict management between users of coastal environments is explored. The module is concluded by considering the concept of coastal management and whether coastal defences are financially viable in some areas. It is hoped that this concluding part of the module will be run through an ICT software package
Whilst this module is primarily physical geography, with processes, key terms and knowledge of the UK coastline being gained, there is an element of human geography and environmental geography included. Pupils will need to understand the concept of budget limitations for coastal defences and the environmental impact that some of these defences have.
Term 2
WEATHER PATTERNS OVER EUROPE
This module investigates how climate and weather differs. We investigate patterns of weather over Europe and how physical features impact and affect these patterns. Pupils will look at data and information in a variety of formats such as satellite images, weather charts, meteorological data, and climate graphs. They will learn how to interpret written information and transfer it into graphic forms. Pattern and processes learnt in previous years will be revisited and developed, for example the hydrological cycle and its relationship to relief, convectional and frontal rainfall. Pupils will be able to identify cloud formations and the classic weather characteristics that each one brings. Pupils will increase their own knowledge of country locations in Europe and the underlying climate patterns for these regions, understanding the affects of latitude, ocean currents, prevailing winds and altitude.
Term 3
CAN THE EARTH COPE?
This module focuses the pupil’s mind on some very powerful geographical enquiries regarding the world’s ever growing population and the significant impact on the world’s ecosystems and resources. It considers whether our current rate of expansion is sustainable in terms of fuels, food and shelter. It investigates the demise of the ozone layer and the consequences of this decline. The major ecosystems are explored, appreciating that they hold irreplaceable riches and wealth. Pupils will understand how the biomes of the world have similarities but also unique features with regards to flora and fauna. They will transfer prior knowledge from science with regards to how ecosystems operate for example, food chains. In applying this prior knowledge to geography, pupils will understanding the significant impact that human activity has on environments. Pupils will appreciate the importance of renewable sources of fuel and food and sustainable development. The marine ecosystem will be used to demonstrate the need for sustainable development to prevent a devastating loss of a major ecosystem.