Geography
Year 7
In Geography during Term 1 & 2 Year 7 students improve their geographical skills, and discover the physical and human landscape of the UK. During Term 3 & 4 Year 7 explore water, rivers and flooding, and discover the human and physical Geography of Europe. Throughout Term 5 & 6 Year 8 investigate the different ecosystems around the globe and learn how to improve their fieldwork and research skills. Year 7 will study case studies, outlining key events in the Earth’s history, they will address the interaction between the physical and human world and how this can sometimes lead to conflict, while developing skills in interpreting geographical data, in map reading and in identifying and explaining geographical patterns and processes. Through this they will gain a deeper understanding of human and physical Geography, and the impact we have on the world around us
Year 7 Curriculum Overview - Geography
Year 8
During term 1 & 2 Year 8 students discover the human and physical Geography of Asia, and how plate tectonics influence volcanoes and earthquakes. During Term 3 & 4 Year 8 learn how globalisation has impacted the world around us, and explore the world of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Throughout Term 5 & 6 Year 8 investigate the different weather experienced across the UK and develop their understanding of sustainability locally and globally. Year 8 will study case studies, outlining key events in the Earth’s history, they will address the interaction between the physical and human world and how this can sometimes lead to conflict, while developing skills in interpreting geographical data, in map reading and in identifying and explaining geographical patterns and processes. Through this they will gain a deeper understanding of human and physical Geography, and the impact we have on the world around us.
Year 8 Curriculum Overview - Geography
Year 9
During Term 1 & 2 Year 9 students discover the human and physical Geography of Africa, and how the world around us is impacted by looking at climate change, resource scarcity and the effects of both. During Term 3 & 4 Year 9 discover the physical and human Geography of South America, and explore the world of cold environments. Throughout Term 5 & 6 Year 9 investigate the landscapes and their physical processes, learning about coasts and rivers. Year 9 will study case studies, outlining key events in the Earth’s history, they will address the interaction between the physical and human world and how this can sometimes lead to conflict, while developing skills in interpreting geographical data, in map reading and in identifying and explaining geographical patterns and processes. Through this they will gain a deeper understanding of human and physical Geography, and the impact we have on the world around us.
Year 9 Curriculum Overview - Geography
Year 10 GCSE
Year 10 GCSE
The Eduqas GCSE Geography A course progresses students from the extensive Key Stage 3 programme of study at Aureus School by deepening student’s knowledge and understanding of the world around them. The course builds onto the end of Year 9 with a broader study of landform processes and change in the UK. There is a focus upon river flooding which is a frequent hazard and students will gain an insight into how we manage flooding now and what can be done in the future. In November of the course students study the links between rural and urban areas and the reasons why more people live in cities than rural areas. Within this, students study the rural/urban links in countries at different levels of development, compared to the UK. In the Spring term students study tectonic processes and associated landforms and the vulnerability of communities in low income countries and how governments can mitigate impacts of tectonic hazards. In the summer term, students undertake the fieldwork component of the course in June, this is an opportunity to put into practise what students are learning in the classroom.
Year 10 Curriculum Overview - Geography
Year 11 GCSE
Year 11 students will continue their GCSEs during Autumn Term 1 by studying Weather, Climate and Ecosystems, using case studies to investigate patterns across the world. In Autumn Term 2 they will begin Social Development, using prior knowledge built from the past two years to learn how development is measured, and explore contemporary development issues. In Spring Term 1 & 2 we will begin to refine our practical fieldwork skills, allowing Year 11 students to further develop their skills in interpreting geographical data, in map reading and in identifying and explaining geographical patterns and processes. In Summer Term 1 & 2 we will complete exam preparations.
