GEOGRAPHY

WELCOME to Norton hill school

geography deparment


YEAR 7 TOPICS

Local GEography

Using geographical skills to investigate the local area .

impossible places

Exploring a range of factors that make places impossible to live compared to Midsomer Norton.

rocks, resources and scenery

How the UK's geology has influenced where we live and how we use.

water and Rivers

How water shapes our landscape and what happens when we can't manage it effectively

ecosystems

What affects the distribution of ecosystems and how do humans affect these

africa

The continent of Africa has many misconceptions that we need to challenge to understand their future development

sample lesson

example work

Supervolcano Virtual

gallery

TRIPS AND FIELDWORK

  • Yr 7 - MicroClimates - Where should I eat and Infiltration Rates

  • Yr 8 - Local Crime Investigation and Exploring Britain

  • Yr 9 - Coastal Processes fieldwork in Lyme Regis

  • GCSE - Bristol and Dawlish Warren fieldwork days

  • An Optional 4 day Cornwall residential

  • A Level - 4 day residential field trip in Devon and daytrips throughout the course to support

Future Courses Currently Offered

EDEXCEL GCSE Geography B

YEAR 10 - 11

EDEXCEL A-LEVEL GEOGRAPHY

YEAR 12 - 13