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What Will I Study In Geography?
What is Geography?
Geography is the study of Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It is about the world in which we live.
Geography is a highly interesting subject to study and its content is becoming ever more relevant and important in our world. Studying Geography at Outwood Academy Freeston will make you question how and why the world is changing, globally and locally but also, how human actions (and in particular your actions) can complicate and increase natural changes and events.
What will you study in Geography at OAFreeston?
you will study the following units:
Why is our world amazing?
Why are ecosystems so different?
Is there a development gap?
How does ice and water shape our landscapes?
How diverse is Africa?
How am I linked to climate change?
All of these units incorporate core concepts which will run through all your Geography lessons from year 7- 11. These core concepts are; sustainability, development, physical processes, climate change and human and physical interactions.
What skills will the study of Geography teach you?
Geography is a transferable subject and so are the skills it teaches you. Through studying Geography at Outwood Academy Freeston you will develop skills that will link with; maths, english, life and science. It is a very valuable subject!
The main skills you will develop through your study of Geography are:
Use a variety of maths skills to help interpret geographical information and explain events and patterns
Recognise the strengths and weaknesses of data
Evaluate the usefulness of information
Interpret maps, diagrams, photographs and satellite images
See patterns in our everyday lives and in the environments around us
Use Geographical Information Systems to explain geographic information
Collect primary data through fieldwork and about what secondary data is relevant and reliable.
Our Geography Department looks forward to teaching you every day... work hard...
Meet Miss Laing!
Meet Miss Laing!
Hey Guys,
My name is Miss Laing and I'm one of the Geography teachers here in Freeston and guess what ‘I love Geography’. I love all the exploring, learning and fun that the subject has to offer and I really hope that I can pass the passion for the subject on. I could teach Geography all day and I can't wait to help you become a better Geographer and learn all about the world that surrounds us.
I grew up in Scotland and then I moved to N.Ireland when I was very young.
I live here in Yorkshire not too far away from school but I do love to go home to N.Ireland to visit my family and friends. I have a different accent to many people who live in Yorkshire but you will get used to it.
Cool things about me
I love to travel and explore new places.
I rescued my dog Meggie who is now very spoiled and naughty.
I have climbed the highest mountain in England (Scafell Pike), and I can't wait to climb Ben Nevis which is the highest mountain in the UK.
I love Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas.
My favourite times are with family and friends.
Some of my favourite things
Food: Biscuits
Movie: Harry Potter
Book: The Secret
Colour: Pink
Drink: Diet Coke
Season: Autumn
Country: Ireland
Fast Food: American or Nandos
Animal: Dog
Hobby: Climbing Mountains
Meet Mrs Empsall!
Meet Mrs Empsall!
Hi everyone,
My name is Mrs Empsall and I am one of the Year 11 Geography teachers. This year we have had to show our resilience and adapt to new challenges and the same goes for our usual open evening where we would show you our amazing department. I especially like teaching about hazards and the powerful earth we live on, it’s an amazing place and I can’t wait to teach you more.
I’m a local, as I was born and raised in Pontefract, I studied Geography at university in Huddersfield and then completed my teacher training in Sheffield. When I qualified I taught in Bradford for 12 years, in this time I moved to Normanton and when a job came up at Freeston I couldn’t believe my luck! I had to have it and I’ve been here 6 years.
Cool things about me
I have only had 10 birthdays
I have a little boy who is 7
I have been backpacking round America and Malaysia (I have visited a rainforest and have the scars to prove it!)
I love going on holiday with my family and teaching my little boy some Geography where-ever we are.
Some of my favourite things
Food: Crisps
TV: Anything to do with real life crime or medical documentaries
Book: Crime or romance
Colour: Pink
Drink: Tea
Season: Summer
Fast Food: McDonald’s
Animal: Tortoise
Hobby: Reading
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