GEOGRAPHY
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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
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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