GEOGRAPHY
Department Vision:
From where we are, to the differences across the wider world, and the challenges we face as people and for the earth.
“If you do not know where you come from, then you don’t know where you are, and if you don’t know where you are, then you don’t know where you’re going. And if you don’t know where you’re going, you’re probably going wrong.” – Sir Terry Pratchett
“The study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exist across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.” – Barack Obama
As Geographers at Stone Lodge School, you will develop a deep understanding of the world which surrounds you, knowing where places are, and how and why they are changing. You will consider the impacts of these changes, and how natural processes pose both opportunities and challenges for humans.
Throughout your development as a Geographer there are a set of consistent tools and methods you will utilise to solidify your understanding and ensure that knowledge is embedded in your long-term memory. We believe strongly that recall and retrieval, revisiting, relearning, and applying knowledge will help you do this.
Year 7
| Cycle A | The United Kingdom; developing a “sense of place” |
| Cycle B | Physical Landscapes of the UK |
| Cycle C | Employment and Leisure in the UK |
| Cycle D | Challenges and Opportunities in the UK |
Year 8
| Cycle A | People of the UK |
| Cycle B | Weather and Climate |
| Cycle C | Unequal World |
| Cycle D | Focus on Africa |
Year 9
| Cycle A | World Cities |
| Cycle B | Ecosystems |
| Cycle C | Natural Hazards |
| Cycle D | Global Issues |
Year 10 & 11
Developing and using the skills and knowledge from Key Stage 3, students will follow the AQA Geography GCSE on a two-year journey to deepen their understanding of Place, Process, Patterns and Solutions.
They will develop fieldwork skills which will enable them to pursue Geography at A Level and beyond, and encourage the use of data, Maths skills, and investigative techniques which are transferable to many careers.
Year 10
| TERM 1 | Challenges of the Urban World |
| TERM 2 | Challenges of the Urban World |
| TERM 3 | Development Gap |
| TERM 4 | Case Study: Nigeria |
| TERM 5 | Changing UK Economy |
| TERM 6 | UK Coasts and Rivers in fieldwork |
Year 11
| TERM 1 | Challenge of Resource Management |
| TERM 2 | Challenge of Natural Hazards; Tectonic |
| TERM 3 | Challenge of Natural Hazards; Weather |
| TERM 4 | The Living World |
| TERM 5 | Preparation for exams |
| TERM 6 |
Advice For Parents & Carers
Geography is everything and everywhere. Geographers are employed in every industry, every career, and are able to adapt to any opportunity. From advertising to logistics, from construction to the armed forces, people versed in the key skills and understanding of Geography are valuable employees. Developing a sense of place, of patterns that exist, of the processes that drive them, and coming up with inventive, sustainable solutions are what Geography is all about.
One of the best pieces of advice for parents/carers, and learning for students, is to watch the news at least once a week. Learn to pick out and discuss the geography within it; trade deals, conflicts, disasters, employment changes, economic changes, all of them play into an understanding of our world and the richness of our experience.
Useful websites
https://www.internetgeography.net/ – contains case studies and activities for deeper learning
https://timeforgeography.co.uk/ – is created and maintained by Universities but focuses upon Key Stage 3 and 4 Geography. Short revision clips and knowledge boosters are a good resource to use.
