Geography

Geography is taught for three lessons a fortnight and the aim in Year 7 is to develop an appreciation of Geography as a subject that is both fascinating and dramatic. As students learn to observe and evaluate their surroundings, they will discover how Geography affects them, their own environment and future wellbeing.

Geographical fieldwork secures high quality learning and plays a significant role in our curriculum. The stunning grounds at Farlington are also used for students to practice navigation skills, as well as investigate our sense of place. Visits to stimulating environments, such as East Head Spit in West Wittering is undertaken in Year 7 to investigate coastal processes and management.

Course materials

The Geography curriculum is supported by ‘KS3 Geography: Heading Towards GCSE’ textbook published by Oxford University Press.

Fabulous Places

Exploring the continents and oceans.
What makes a place inspirational?
Locating fabulous places.
Creating and presenting an inspirational landscape.

Map Skills

Developing map skills are a fundamental aspect of the curriculum.
Locating places in the British Isles is central to identifying our place in the World.

Global Issue: Climate Change

What evidence exists for anthropogenic climate change?
What is meant by the ‘greenhouse effect’?
What are the effects and responses to climate change?
Who will be the first ‘climate refugees’?
Will COP27 make a difference?

Does our place in the world define us?

How is Africa overcoming geographical challenges?
Why is the Middle East economically powerful?
How does leadership influence development?

Coastal Landscapes

The anatomy of waves and coastal processes.
Coastal landscapes formed from erosion and deposition.
Coastal management techniques.

Sand Dune Ecosystems

How do sand dunes form and why are they precious coastal ecosystems?
The management of sensitive coastal environments.

Coastal Fieldwork

The fieldwork is undertaken at East Head Spit, West Wittering.
The aim of the fieldwork is to understand how and why sand dunes change over a transect..
As part of the fieldwork experience students will work with the National Trust ranger to understand how the delicate sand dune ecosystem is managed.

How will I be assessed?

Each unit is assessed through:

Key vocabulary tests
Short answers
A longer response

The End of Year exam in May will draw on the topics studied this year and will follow the same format.

The Sand Dunes fieldwork will assess:

Geographical enquiry skills
Written skills
Presentation and oracy skills

If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Nicky Edgar, Head of Geography, on ne@farlingtonschool.com.