Geography
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The Geography Department Aims
To inspire students to think critically about their place in the world,
to create responsible citizens, prepared for life in the 21st century.
To make Geography enjoyable and relevant to the lives of Hylands Students. To create successful Geographers, with a sense of wonder about 'The World'.
Key Stage 3 Geography
Key Stage 3
Our current Key Stage 3 topics and areas of study are:
Year 7
- What is Geography?
- Geographical Skills
- Weather and Climate
- Ecosystems
- Coasts
- Fieldwork
Year 8
- Rivers
- Population
- Urbanisation
- Globalisation
- Natural Resources
- Fieldwork
Year 9
- Climate Change
- Development
- Natural Resources
- Tectonic Hazards
- Economy
- Fieldwork
Key Stage 3 Text Books used:
GEOG:1 - ISBN 987-0-19-913493-9
GEOG:2 - ISBN 978-0-19-913494-6
GEOG:3 - ISBN 978-0-19-913495-3
Fieldwork
We are expanding our fieldwork within the School area, which aligns with projects and investigations studied in Years 7 and 8.
GCSE Geography
Students study the 2-year Edexcel Geography A syllabus; this is an exam-based course made up of 3 exams, covering rivers and coasts, Tropical storms and droughts, Rainforest and UK forests,and much more.
Students also have the opportunity to widen their knowledge via Trips to other places, such as Essex and further afield.
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