Aims
Teachers have good subject knowledge and a passion for the subject
To develop geographical enquiry skills
To enable pupils to become independent learners
To help students understand the big issues which affect our world, and understand the social, economic and physical forces and processes which shape and change our world.
Staff
Mrs McCracken
Miss Forbes
Mrs Jones
Mrs Higgins
Miss McCracken
Miss Pickering
Miss Watterson
Key Stage 3
All pupils study Geography at Key Stage 3, it is a progressive department using Active Learning in the teaching of the subject content to ensure a deep understanding of the key ideas. Topics studied at this level include:
Year 8
How to be an Outstanding Geographer in BBMS
Rivers
Australia
Map Skills
Year 9
The Restless Earth
Coasts
Population & Migration
Year 10
Tourism
Weather & Climate
Conflict
The Cryosphere
Key Stage 4
Pupils study the CCEA Geography specification, 80% exam & 20% Fieldwork Skills & Techniques in Geography. Topics studied include:
Unit 1, Understanding our Natural World
External exam, 1 hour 30 minutes, 40%
Themes:
A: River Environments
B: Coastal Environments
C: Our Changing Weather & Climate
D: The Restless Earth
Unit 2, Living in Our World
External exam, 1 hour 30 minutes, 40%
Themes:
A: Population & Migration
B: Changing Urban Areas
C: Contrasts in World Development
D: Managing our Environment
Unit 3, Fieldwork
External written examination, 1 hour, 20%
Students base their answers on their knowledge and experience of fieldwork.
Skills Developed
Independent research and data collection
Developing, constructing & defending an argument
Statistical analysis
Time management and the ability to meet deadlines
Handling information
Planning & Problem-Solving
Working with others
Ability to understand complex concepts
ICT skills
Creative thinking and the ability to recognise the moral and ethical issues involved in debates
Written and oral communications skills
Career Areas
Tourism – travel agent, TV researcher, Holiday representative
Environmental health officer
Architect or urban planner
Environmental engineer
Pilot
Teacher
Estate agent
Town planner
Surveyor
Social researcher
GIS Officer
