Y7 Geography
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Year 7 Geography 1.1
In your fist unit in Geography, you will be learning about:
Key geographic ideas and language
How Dubai shows a wide range of human and physical geography
The future challenges facing Dubai
Golden Ticket Task 1.1
Create a model to show how Dubai could be a sustainable city. Features should include infrastructure, transport, housing, energy systems, water systems, attractions and amenities.
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Year 7 Geography 1.2
In your second unit of geography you will be mastering key map skills. You will learn to:
Read grid references and lines of longitude and latitude
Work out scale, height and distance on maps
Understand the different maps available and how they can be used.
Golden Ticket Task 1.2
Create your own grid reference map. You will need squared paper to draw your axes and plot on at least 6 symbols with the answers. Answers should be given in 6 figure grid reference format.
Using the scale 1:10,000 measure the distance between the symbols.
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Year 7 Geography 2.1 - 2.2
In your third unit in Geography you will be discovering the water sources of the world. You will explore:
How much water is on our planet
The journey of a water droplet
How water shapes our planet
How we can protect ourselves against the power of water
Golden Ticket Task 2.1 - 2.2
This task is aimed at developing your teamwork and collaboration skills so you MUST find a partner to work with on this!
Make sure both of you have completed task 1 and 2 beforehand, otherwise you won’t be able to get the Golden Ticket.
Select ONE of the following projects:
Project 1:
Explore significant water bodies worldwide e.g. rivers, lakes or ocean. Create a presentation showcasing the importance of these water bodies, their geographical locations, and the diverse ecosystems they support.
Project 2:
Write a short story/poem/song inspired by water. For example, the journey of a water droplet, journey down the river or a journey across the ocean. Include information about marine life and how the landscape might change.
Project 3:
Create a video to promote practical ways people can conserve water and why it is important to do so. Include facts and statistics and link it to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Year 7 Geography Term 3
In your final unit in Geography for this year you will be exploring Antarctica. You will learn:
What Antarctica is really like
Who owns Antarctica
What valuable natural resources Antarctica possesses
Why tourism is gaining popularity in Antarctica
Whether Antarctica should be developed
Golden Ticket Task Term 3
This task is aimed at developing your teamwork and collaboration skills so you MUST find a partner to work with on this!
Make sure both of you have completed task 1 and 2 beforehand, otherwise you won’t be able to get the Golden Ticket.
The project –
Create a brochure/advert to promote an eco trip to Antarctica. Include;
Why they should visit Antarctica
How they would get there
The wildlife and marine life they will see in Antarctica
How to be a sustainable tourist and not damage Antarctica