Geography
Year 7: What are they learning this module: Physical landscapes of the UK
In this module, our Year 7's studied Physical Landscapes of the UK, in order to give them an introduction to aspects of physical geography which include the formation of different types of rocks, mountain and glacial environments, and coasts and rivers, which they will dive deeper into throughout Key Stage 3.
Year 7 have been looking at river landscapes in the UK this week. They have created their own ‘pop up drainage basin’ to learn all about how a river looks and works!
Skillwise, we have incorporated the MYP ATL skills and IB Learner Profile into every lesson so that students develop into knowledgeable, independent learners as the IB programme intends. We believe our Year 7's can confidently tell you what Criteria A, B, C and D assess in Geography. Try asking them if you wish!
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https://www.internetgeography.net/aqa-gcse-geography/physical-landscapes-in-the-uk/
Year 8: What are they learning this module: Urban Environments
During this module, our Year 8's have studied a human geography topic on Urban Environments. They will be learning about the 4 types of settlements, and will compare the features of rural areas and urban areas and study the process of urbanisation in HICs and NEEs and LICs (termed as ‘developing’ nations).
Just through the paragraph above, we have taught you some geographical terminology. If you are a student reading this, you can research HICs, NEEs and LICs. If you are a parent, you can start ‘speaking’ like a geographer.
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Pages 1-4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zqxhbk7/revision/1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yo_Fh09FU&feature=youtu.be
Year 9: What are they learning this module: Resource Management (Food, soil and Water)
So far, you have seen the terms physical geography and human geography. The 3rd type of Geography is environmental geography. Our Year 9s studied Resource Management (in relation to Food, Soil and Water) this module. During this module, they have tackled the inquiry questions: what is a natural resource? What are renewable and non-renewable resources? As well as a highly debatable question: what is the world’s greatest resource (soil, food or water)?
Lastly, in this module, we have begun to introduce students to the various jobs and careers in resource management. Unifrog is a vital tool to aid in this and so please do support your child in setting up their profile if they have not already done so.
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https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/seneca-certified-resources/geography-ks3-1/
https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/seneca-certified-resources/geography-ks3-1/
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