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“Geography illuminates the past, explains the present and prepares us for the future - what could be more important than that?” - Michael Palin, President of the Royal Geographical Society.
At Colyton Grammar we aim to inspire our students through the study of Geography. It is hands-on, it is relevant and it is fun. The current curriculum is a good mix of topics such as urban issues, world development, extreme environments, rivers and hazards to name but a few. The lessons taught give students the chance to get to grips with some of the big questions which affect our world and understand the social, economic and physical forces and processes which shape and change our world.
Our world is changing fast and we need to understand it; there has never been a more important time to study geography.
- Miss Hickey, Head of Geography
WHAT WE DO
There are so many ways of learning in Geography. It is very practical, with opportunities to learn new skills such as modern computer-based mapping (called GIS), map skills, interpreting photographs, fieldwork skills, presenting, role play and debating techniques.
Students will improve their literacy through report writing and written work, and make practical use of numeracy skills when they interpret data and construct graphs.
Fieldwork, or working outside the classroom, is a really important part of Geography at Colyton. We offer a range of brilliant opportunities to experience some of the things students learn about in class, allowing students to see things differently and of course have fun.
Lower Years Geography
The lower years curriculum will involve the following:
| Year 7 | Year 8 | |
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Autumn Term |
What is Geography? Wild weather 1 - Tropical storms Map skills Wild weather 2 - Floods |
Changing coastlines Living with tectonic hazards |
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Spring Term |
World Climate and Biomes Urban Futures |
Unequal places - development Geography Frozen Oceans - The Artic |
| Summer Term |
Living in a global World Agriculture and industry |
Tropical oceans - Coral Reefs Energy Futures |
Middle Years (Y9-11) Geography
The middle years curriculum will involve the following:
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Year 9 |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
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Autumn |
Living with the physical environment: The living world - desert and tropical rainforest ecosystems |
Living with the physical environment: Physical landscapes in the UK – coasts and rivers continued
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The changing economic world – continued Living with the physical environment- the challenge of natural hazards |
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Spring |
Challenges in the human environment - The challenge of resource management |
Challenges in the human environment - Urban issues and challenges
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The challenge of natural hazards - continued Geographical applications - Issue evaluation |
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Summer |
Geographical applications – Fieldwork 1 Physical Geography Living with the physical environment: Physical landscapes in the UK – coasts and rivers |
Geographical applications – Fieldwork 2 Human Geography Challenges in the human environment - The changing economic world
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Revision
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Upper Years Geography
Geography at A level presentation
The upper years curriculum will involve the following:
| Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Autumn Term |
Living with the physical environment: The living world - desert and tropical rainforest ecosystems |
Living with the physical environment: Physical landscapes in the UK – coasts and rivers continued
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The changing economic world – continued Living with the physical environment- the challenge of natural hazards |
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Spring Term |
Challenges in the human environment - The challenge of resource management |
Challenges in the human environment - Urban issues and challenges |
The challenge of natural hazards - continued Geographical applications - Issue evaluation |
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Summer Term |
Geographical applications – Fieldwork 1 Physical Geography Living with the physical environment: Physical landscapes in the UK – coasts and rivers |
Geographical applications – Fieldwork 2 Human Geography Challenges in the human environment - The changing economic world |
Revision |
