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In Geography we QUESTION the differences in the world and why they exist. We EXPLORE regions of the world and the people who live there. We GIVE balanced views to global issues and, as a result we SUCCEED in opening our eyes and understanding of the world in which we live.

QEGS Year 7 Geography Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic UK & Europe UK & Europe The Americas The Americas Antarctica & the Arctic School-based fieldwork enquiry
Key concepts/ideas What is Geography? Fantastic Places – What are the physical and human characteristics of the UK & Europe? Biomes – What are the different characteristics of a temperate biome? Tectonics – Why has Iceland formed on a plate boundary? Population – What are population pyramids? Processes – How has erosion shaped our coastline? Development – Why are some European countries richer than others? Rivers – How are river meanders created? Urbanisation – What are the features of European cities? Coasts – How is the North Sea shaping the Holderness coastline? Climate Change & Extreme Weather – How could climate change affect the UK? Economic Activity – What is the impact of globalisation on your everyday life? Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about the UK & Europe? Fantastic Places - What are the physical and human features of the Americas? Biomes - What are the main biomes of South America? Tectonics – How have earthquakes affected San Francisco? Population – What are the impacts of migration on the USA? Processes – How was Monument Valley created? Development – Why is the USA a superpower? Rivers – What are the features of the Amazon River? Urbanisation – Why do so many people in South America live in favellas? Coasts – How are spits created? Climate Change & Extreme Weather – what are the impacts of hurricanes on the USA? Economic Activity - How does the cocoa industry affect Central America? Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about The Americas? Fantastic Places - What is are the physical and human features of our polar regions? Biomes – What are the features of the taiga? Population – Why should Antarctica be protected? Processes – What are glaciations? Development – Why did Russia plant their flag on the Arctic seabed? Climate Change & Extreme Weather - How is climate change impacting polar regions? Economic Activity – What is it like to live and work in the Arctic? Geog Your Memory - What have I learnt about Antarctica and the Arctic? Introduction - What is fieldwork? Planning - How can we measure differences in microclimates? Methods - How do geographers use equipment to measure microclimate? Data Collection – QEGS school site. Data presentation – How can we display our data using a variety of data presentation techniques? Data Analysis – What do our findings show? Conclusion – Is there a microclimate around QEGS school site? Evaluation - What went well? What could be done to improve?
Key skills Interpretation of diagrams, maps, sketches, and photographs. Describe patterns and distribution of human and physical features at a variety of scales, using a variety of maps and atlases. Use and interpret aerial, oblique, ground and satellite photographs when examining the Holderness coastline. Identify questions for investigation and ask key questions with regards to climate change. Write descriptively and critically about the impacts of climate change. Recognise and describe distribution of both human and physical features at a range of scales using a variety of maps and atlases. Recognise and describe patterns of vegetation, land use and infrastructure across South America. Use hand – drawn diagrams ad sketches to describe the causes and features of a volcano. Use ICT to manage and collate data on levels of development. Present this data in a suitable way. Use a range of sources including maps, diagrams, graphs, and photographs to analyse and describe the impact of forest fires in the USA. Recognise and describe patterns of vegetation, land use and infrastructure across South America. Recognise and describe distribution of both human and physical features at a range of scales using a variety of maps and atlases. Recognise and describe patterns of vegetation, land use and infrastructure across Antarctica and the Arctic. Use fieldwork to collect, analyse and draw conclusions from geographical data from their local environment.
Key terms/vocab See Year 7 “UK & Europe Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 7 “UK & Europe Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 7 “The Americas Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 7 “The Americas Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 7 “Antarctica & the Arctic Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 7 “School-based Fieldwork Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books.
Independent learning/wider reading See Independent Study Homework on Year 7 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 7 Wider Reading list available on Year 7 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 7 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 7 Wider Reading list available on Year 7 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 7 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 7 Wider Reading list available on Year 7 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 7 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 7 Wider Reading list available on Year 7 TEAMS and via the school library website.
Assessment One assessment during the half term on everything studied on UK & Europe so far. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on UK & Europe. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on The Americas so far. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on The Americas. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Antarctica & the Arctic. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on all topics studied in Year 7. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers.
Careers links/Future Learning QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills Map skills Numerical skills Problem solving skills Teamwork Creative thinking Decision making skills Enquiry skills Data collection Cartographical skills Graphical skills Data analysis and analytical skills Presentation skills Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Data collection, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills. QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Data collection, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills. QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Data collection, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills.

QEGS Year 8 Geography Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Africa Africa Asia & Oceania Asia & Oceania The Middle East Local-based fieldwork enquiry
Key concepts/ideas Geography in the News – Do you know what Geography happened over summer? Fantastic Places – What are the physical and human characteristics of Africa? Biomes – What are the different characteristics of African biomes? Tectonics – Why are the impacts of volcanic eruptions worse in Africa? Population – What are common misconceptions about Africa? Processes – How does deposition create a river delta and features? Development – How does development vary in Africa? Rivers – What erosional features would you expect to find on the middle course of a river? Urbanisation – What are the causes and impacts of rural to urban migration? Coasts – How do sand dunes form in the Namib desert? Climate Change & Extreme Weather – Is there a future for the Sahel? Economic Activity – What are the impacts of mining natural resources? Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about Africa? Fantastic Places - What are the physical and human features of Asia and Oceania? Biomes - What challenges are faced in a mountain biome? Tectonics - What are the impacts of a tsunami on the island of Tonga? Population - What are the problems of an aging or youthful population? Processes - What are the erosional features in the Himalayas? Development - Is Bangladesh a developed or developing country? Rivers - What are the causes and impacts of flooding in India? Urbanisation - Why are urban areas growing so quickly in Asia? Coasts - What are coral reefs and why are they important? Climate Change & Extreme Weather – What is the impact of climate change on small island nations? Economic Activity - How is Asia growing into a global economic hub? Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about Asia & Oceania? Fantastic Places - What is the Middle East and why is it important? Biomes - How does climate impact population distribution of the Middle East? Population - Why is there conflict in the Middle East? Rivers - How can water cause conflict? Urbanisation - Is Dubai a sustainable city? Climate Change & Extreme Weather - Where has the Aral Sea gone? Economic Activity - Where is the oil located in the Middle East? Geog Your Memory - What have I learnt about The Middle East? Introduction - What is a fieldwork approach to geography? Planning - How can we measure environmental quality in Ashbourne? Methods - How do geographers use equipment to measure environmental quality? Data Collection - Ashbourne town centre. Data presentation – How can we display our data using a variety of data presentation techniques? Data Analysis – what do our findings show? Conclusion – Is environmental quality good or bad in Ashbourne? Evaluation - What went well? What could be done to improve?
Key skills Describing physical features such as distribution of biomes from maps and atlases. Write descriptively and use maps and photographs to explain the impacts of volcanic eruptions. Sketching, annotating, and interpreting photographs of shanty towns. Using online sources to research data - measures of development. Rivers – What erosional features would you expect to find on the middle course of a river? Urbanisation – What are the causes and impacts of rural to urban migration? Coasts – How do sand dunes form in the Namib desert? Climate Change & Extreme Weather – Is there a future for the Sahel? Economic Activity – What are the impacts of mining natural resources? Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about Africa? Identifying questions or issues for investigation with regards to desertification. Interpretation of climate graphs and data. Describe population distribution and vegetation type using a variety of maps and atlases. Recognising and describing patterns of vegetation in a mountainous biome. Use of hand drawn graphical skills to present population pyramids. Using ICT and hand drawn cumulative bar graphs to present number of deaths by region for the Asian tsunami. Writing extended written arguments on the impact of climate change on small island nations. Recognise and describe distribution of both human and physical features at a range of scales using a variety of maps and atlases. Recognise and describe patterns of vegetation, land use and infrastructure across The Middle East. Use fieldwork to collect, analyse and draw conclusions from geographical data from their local environment.
Key terms/vocab See Year 8 “Africa Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 8 “Africa Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 8 “Asia & Oceania Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 8 “Asia & Oceania Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 8 “The Middle East Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 8 “Local-based Fieldwork Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books.
Independent learning/wider reading See Independent Study Homework on Year 8 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 8 Wider Reading list available on Year 8 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 8 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 8 Wider Reading list available on Year 8 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 8 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 8 Wider Reading list available on Year 8 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 8 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 8 Wider Reading list available on Year 8 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 8 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 8 Wider Reading list available on Year 8 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 8 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 8 Wider Reading list available on Year 8 TEAMS and via the school library website.
Assessment One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Africa so far. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Africa. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Asia & Oceania so far. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Asia & Oceania. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on The Middle East. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on all topics studied in Year 8. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers.
Careers links/Future Learning QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills Map skills Numerical skills Problem solving skills Teamwork Creative thinking Decision making skills Enquiry skills Data collection Cartographical skills Graphical skills Data analysis and analytical skills Presentation skills Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills Map skills Numerical skills Problem solving skills Teamwork Creative thinking Decision making skills Enquiry skills Data collection Cartographical skills Graphical skills Data analysis and analytical skills Presentation skills Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills Map skills Numerical skills Problem solving skills Teamwork Creative thinking Decision making skills Enquiry skills Data collection Cartographical skills Graphical skills Data analysis and analytical skills Presentation skills Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills Map skills Numerical skills Problem solving skills Teamwork Creative thinking Decision making skills Enquiry skills Data collection Cartographical skills Graphical skills Data analysis and analytical skills Presentation skills Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills Map skills Numerical skills Problem solving skills Teamwork Creative thinking Decision making skills Enquiry skills Data collection Cartographical skills Graphical skills Data analysis and analytical skills Presentation skills Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills Map skills Numerical skills Problem solving skills Teamwork Creative thinking Decision making skills Enquiry skills Data collection Cartographical skills Graphical skills Data analysis and analytical skills Presentation skills Communication skills

QEGS Year 9 Geography Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Consuming Resources Consuming Resources People & the Biosphere People & the Biosphere Forests Under Threat Forests Under Threat
Key concepts/ideas Geography in the News - Do you know what Geography happened over summer? How can we classify energy resources? What are the environmental impacts? Why is access to resources uneven? Can we cope with the rising demand? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. How are oil supplies and prices affected by geopolitics? Why exploit ecologically sensitive areas? How can we be more energy efficient? Costs and benefits of alternative energy? How are attitudes to energy and environmental issues changing? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about Consuming Resources? What global factors affect biome distribution & characteristics? How can we explain the distribution & characteristics of biomes? What local factors affect biomes? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography, How do the abiotic and biotic components interact? How does the biosphere act as a life support system? How can increasing resource use lead to over-exploitation? Malthus and Boserup; whose theory is the most convincing? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt People & the Biosphere? How does the tropical rainforest reflect the equatorial climate? How does the taiga reflect the subarctic climate? How different are the climates of tropical rainforests & taiga? What are the threats to the tropical rainforest? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography What are the threats to the taiga? How can tropical rainforests be protected? How can the taiga wilderness be protected? Advantages and disadvantages of global actions. Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography Geog Your Memory - What have I learnt about Forests Under Threat?
Key skills Use and interpretation of world maps showing the distribution of energy resources Use of oil price and oil production data to graph trends over time. Calculation of carbon and ecological footprints. Use and interpretation of world maps showing the distribution of energy resources Use of oil price and oil production data to graph trends over time. Calculation of carbon and ecological footprints. Comparing climate graphs for different biomes Use of world maps to show the location of global biomes Use and interpretation of line graphs showing the range of future global population projections, and population in relation to available resources. Comparing climate graphs for different biomes Use of world maps to show the location of global biomes Use and interpretation of line graphs showing the range of future global population projections, and population in relation to available resources. Use an interpretation of nutrient cycle diagrams and food webs diagrams Use of GIS to identify the pattern of forest loss. Use an interpretation of nutrient cycle diagrams and food webs diagrams Use of GIS to identify the pattern of forest loss. Review cartographical graphical, numerical, and statistical, geographical enquiry and OS map skills
Key terms/vocab See Year 9 “Consuming Resources Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 9 “Consuming Resources Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books See Year 9 “People & the Biosphere Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 9 “People & the Biosphere Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 9 “Forests Under Threat Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 9 “Forests Under Threat Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books.
Independent learning/wider reading See Independent Study Homework on Year 9 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 9 Wider Reading list available on Year 9 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 9 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 9 Wider Reading list available on Year 9 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 9 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 9 Wider Reading list available on Year 9 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 9 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 9 Wider Reading list available on Year 9 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 9 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 9 Wider Reading list available on Year 9 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 9 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 9 Wider Reading list available on Year 9 TEAMS and via the school library website.
Assessment One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Consuming Resources so far. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Consuming Resources Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Consuming Resources Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Consuming Resources Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Consuming Resources Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Consuming Resources Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers.
Careers links/Future Learning QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills and Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills and Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills and Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills and Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills and Communication skills QEGS Geography core concept five is “Skills which make Geographers” employable. In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills and Communication skills

QEGS Year 10 Geography Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Hazardous Earth Hazardous Earth Development Dynamics Development Dynamics UK’s Physical Landscape Rivers & Fieldwork
Key concepts/ideas Geography in the News - Do you know what Geography happened over summer? How does the world’s climate system function? What are the natural causes of climate change? How are human activity causing climate change? What are the possible consequences of climate change? How are extreme weather events increasingly hazardous? What are the impacts of tropical cyclones? Why are some countries vulnerable to tropical cyclones? How do countries prepare for and respond to tropical cyclones? Hurricane Katrina & Cyclone Alia Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. How does the earth’s structure influence plate tectonics? What happens when plates move? What are the different types of volcanoes? What are the impacts of and responses to volcanic hazards? What are the impacts of and responses to earthquakes? Haiti, 2010 & Japan 2011 Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about Hazardous Earth? How do we define and measure development? How does demographic link to development? What are the causes and consequences of global inequalities? Malawi How do development theories explain development? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. Are top-down or bottom-up approaches more successful? The Narmada River Scheme & Biogas Case study emerging country, India How important is India’s location and its global link? How is globalisation linked to India’s development? What are the consequences of India’s rapid growth? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about Development Dynamics? How have geology and past processes influenced the physical landscape of the UK? How have physical processes helped create distinctive UK landscapes? How has human activity helped create distinctive UK landscapes? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. Geog Your Memory - What have I learnt about UK’s Physical Landscape? Why is there a variety of river landscapes in the UK? How do river processes form distinctive landforms? How do climate, geology and slope processes affect different river landscapes? How do physical factors and human activities affect storm hydrographs? How do physical and human processes interact to cause flooding Sheffield, 2007 Why is flood risk in the UK increasing and how can it be managed? How and why do the drainage basin and channel characteristic of the River Dove influence the flood risk for people and property? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography Geog Your Memory - What have I learnt about Rivers & Fieldwork?
Key skills (1) Use and interpretation of climate graphs (2) Use and interpretation of line graphs/bar charts showing climate change (3) Use and interpretation of temperature and sea-level projection graphs to 2100. (4) Use of GIS to track the movement of tropical cyclones (5) Use of weather and storm-surge data to calculate Saffir-Simpson magnitude (6) Use of social media sources, satellite images and socio-economic data to assess impact. (7) Interpret a cross-section of the Earth (8) Use and interpretation of world map showing distribution of plate boundaries and plates (9) Use of Richter Scale to compare magnitude of earthquake events (10) Use of social media sources, satellite images and socio-economic data to assess impact. (1) Comparing the relative ranking of countries using single versus composite (indices) development measures (2) Interpreting population pyramid graphs for countries at different levels of development (3) Using income quintiles to analyse global inequality (4) Using numerical economic data to profile the chosen country (5) Using proportional flow-line maps to visualise trade patterns and flows (6) Using socio-economic data to calculate difference from the mean, for core and periphery regions. (1) Photograph analysis of common glacial, fluvial, and coastal landscapes and features (2) Using simple geological cross-sections to show the relationship between geology and relief (3) Locating key physical features (uplands, lowland basins, rivers) on outline UK maps (4) Recognition of physical and human geography features on 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps. (1) Use 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps to determine valley cross-section from contour lines (2) Use of BGS Geology maps (paper or online) to link river-long profiles to geology (3) Recognition of river landforms on 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps (4) Drawing simple storm hydrographs using rainfall and discharge data. (6) Use of simple cost-benefit analysis to investigate river management options (7) Use of 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps, and GIS, to investigate the impact of policy decisions. (8) Explore the kinds of questions, data collection, data presentation, analysis, conclusion, and evaluations that can be investigated through rivers fieldwork.
Key terms/vocab See Year 10 “Hazardous Earth Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 10 “Hazardous Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 10 “Development Dynamics Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 10 “Development Dynamics Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 10 “UK’s Physical Landscape Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 10 “Rivers & Fieldwork Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books.
Independent learning/wider reading See Independent Study Homework on Year 10 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 10 Wider Reading list available on Year 10 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 10 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 10 Wider Reading list available on Year 10 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 10 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 10 Wider Reading list available on Year 10 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 10 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 10 Wider Reading list available on Year 10 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 10 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 10 Wider Reading list available on Year 10 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 10 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 10 Wider Reading list available on Year 10 TEAMS and via the school library website.
Assessment One assessment during the half term on GCSE topics studied in Year 9. This includes Consuming Resources, People & the Biosphere and Forests Under Threat. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on Hazardous Earth. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Hazardous Earth and everything studied in Development Dynamics so far. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on Hazardous Earth and Development Dynamics. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on everything studied on UK’s Physical Landscape. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on all topics studied on Hazardous Earth and Development Dynamics. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers.
Careers links/Future Learning In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills and Organisation skills In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills and Organisation skills In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills and Organisation skills In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills and Organisation skills In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills and Organisation skills In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills and Organisation skills

QEGS Year 11 Geography Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Coasts  UK’s Human Landscape & Fieldwork Challenges of an Urbanising World Challenges of an Urbanising World Revision
Key concepts/ideas Geography in the News - Do you know what Geography happened over summer? How do geology and physical processes influence the coastline? What landforms are created during coastal erosion? What are the influences of transportation and deposition on the coast? How do human activities influence coastal landscapes? What challenges do coastal landscapes create and how are they managed? Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about Coasts? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. Why are population, economic activity, and settlement key elements of the human landscape? How is the UK economy and society linked to and shaped by the wider world? What are the impacts of globalisation, trade and investment, and migration? How is London, a major UK city changing? What are the causes and impacts of changes in structure, economy, and population in different parts of London? How can life in London be improved? How can London be interdependent with its surrounding rural areas? What are the challenges and opportunities of change in rural areas? How and why does quality of life vary in Derby? Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about UK’s Human Landscape & Fiedwork? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. Why is the world becoming increasingly urbanised? How do social and economic changes lead to urbanisation? Why are urban economies different in developing, emerging, and developed countries Why and how do cities change over time? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. What makes Mumbai a megacity? How has Mumbai’s structure developed? Why has Mumbai grown so rapidly? What are the challenges and opportunities of living in Mumbai? Why are there differences in quality of life? Can top-down and bottom-up strategies make Mumbai more sustainable? Monthly hot topic lesson - this linked to different curriculum areas across the school and revolves around current affairs, A Level geography, careers in geography. Geog Your Memory – What have I learnt about Challenges of an Urbanising World? QUESTION our understanding of the whole GCSE course. EXPLORE different revision strategies. GIVE by creating a wealth of revision resources. SUCCEED by appreciating the breadth and depth of the GCSE Geography course.
Key skills (1) Calculation of mean rates of erosion using a multi-year data set (2) Use of BGS Geology maps (paper or online) to link coastal form to geology (3) Recognition of coastal landforms on 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps. (1) Use and interpretation of UK population pyramids form different time periods (2) Use of census data sets to understand changes to the UK’s population (3) Use of Eurostat to investigate FDI and immigration to the UK. (4) Explore the kinds of questions capable of being investigated through fieldwork. (5) Using census data sets to compare areas within inner cities. (6) Use of 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps to identify different land use types. (7) Using crime and IMD databases to investigate the extent of inner-city problems. (1) Use and interpretation of line graphs and calculating of rate of change/annual or decadal percentage growth (2) Using satellite images to identify different land use zones in urban areas. (3) Using GIS/satellite images, historic images, and maps to investigate spatial growth (4) Using quantitative and qualitative information to judge the scale of variations in quality of life. (1) Use and interpretation of line graphs and calculating of rate of change/annual or decadal percentage growth (2) Using satellite images to identify different land use zones in urban areas. (3) Using GIS/satellite images, historic images, and maps to investigate spatial growth (4) Using quantitative and qualitative information to judge the scale of variations in quality of life. Revise key skills across the whole GCSE.
Key terms/vocab See Year 11 “Coasts Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 11 “UK’s Human Landscape & Fieldwork Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 11 “Challenge of an Urbanising World Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. See Year 11 “Challenges of an Urbanising World Critical Content” sheet stuck in exercise books. Revise key terms across the whole GCSE.
Independent learning/wider reading See Independent Study Homework on Year 11 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 11 Wider Reading list available on Year 11 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 11 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 11 Wider Reading list available on Year 11 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 11 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 11 Wider Reading list available on Year 11 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 11 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 11 Wider Reading list available on Year 11 TEAMS and via the school library website. See Independent Study Homework on Year 11 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise, geographical skills, and creative geography. See Year 11 Wider Reading list available on Year 11 TEAMS and via the school library website.
Assessment One assessment during the half term on Paper 3 GCSE topics studied in Year 9. This includes Consuming Resources, People & the Biosphere and Forests Under Threat. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on all of Paper 3. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on UK’s Physical Landscape, UK’s Human Landscape and Fieldwork. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on UK’s Physical Landscape, UK’s Human Landscape and Fieldwork. Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers. One assessment during the half term on misconceptions and challenging questions across the GCSE course Feedback happening every lesson through a variety of strategies. e.g., retrieval practice “Geog Your Memory” quizzes, teacher verbal feedback, self-assessment, peer feedback, group feedback, book check feedback, revision audit, success criteria, and model answers.
Careers links/Future Learning In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Organisation skills, In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Organisation skills, In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Organisation skills, In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Organisation skills, In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication skills, Extended writing, Map skills, Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Creative thinking, Decision making skills, Enquiry skills, Cartographical skills, Graphical skills, Data analysis and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Organisation skills,

QEGS Year 12 Geography Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Coastal Landscape & Change Coastal Landscape & Change Tectonics Processes & Hazards Tectonics Processes & Hazards Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) Non-Examined Assessment (NEA)
Key concepts/ideas Why are coastal landscapes different, and what processes cause these differences? How do characteristics coastal landforms contribute to coastal landscapes? How do coastal erosion and sea-level change alter the physical characteristics of coastlines and increase risk? How can coastlines be managed to meet all the needs of all players? Why are coastal landscapes different, and what processes cause these differences? How do characteristics coastal landforms contribute to coastal landscapes? How do coastal erosion and sea-level change alter the physical characteristics of coastlines and increase risk? How can coastlines be managed to meet all the needs of all players? Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards than others? Why do some tectonic hazards develop into disasters? How successful is the management of tectonic hazards and disasters? Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards than others? Why do some tectonic hazards develop into disasters? How successful is the management of tectonic hazards and disasters? Decide on an enquiry question for study Choosing key questions / hypotheses Writing the purpose of investigation section Plan the methodology, including collection of primary and secondary data Collect primary and secondary data Writing the methodology section Present the data in a variety of ways Writing analysis, conclusion, evaluation section Decide on an enquiry question for study Choosing key questions / hypotheses Writing the purpose of investigation section Plan the methodology, including collection of primary and secondary data Collect primary and secondary data Writing the methodology section
Key skills See Coasts geographical skills audit in folder and on Year 12 TEAMS See Coasts geographical skills audit in folder and on Year 12 TEAMS See Coasts geographical skills audit in folder and on Year 12 TEAMS See Coasts geographical skills audit in folder and on Year 12 TEAMS Geographical enquiry Geographical enquiry
Key terms/vocab See key term glossary in folders and on Year 12 TEAMS See key term glossary in folders and on Year 12 TEAMS See key term glossary in folders and on Year 12 TEAMS See key term glossary in folders and on Year 12 TEAMS See key term glossary in folders and on Year 12 TEAMS See key term glossary in folders and on Year 12 TEAMS
Independent learning/wider reading See Independent Study Homework on Year 12 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 12 TEAMS See Independent Study Homework on Year 12 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 12 TEAMS See Independent Study Homework on Year 12 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 12 TEAMS See Independent Study Homework on Year 12 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 12 TEAMS See Independent Study Homework on Year 12 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 12 TEAMS See Independent Study Homework on Year 12 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 12 TEAMS
Assessment Compulsory exam questions on Coasts and Regeneration covering AO1 – 3 completed throughout the half term in class under timed exam conditions. Short response A01 6- and 8-mark exam questions assessment on Coasts & Regeneration under timed exam conditions. Mock exam on Coasts & Regeneration. Compulsory exam questions are completed throughout the half term in class under timed exam conditions. Tectonics & Globalisation A01 – AO3 2019 past exam paper section. Compulsory exam questions are completed throughout the half term in class under timed exam conditions. Mock exam on Tectonics, Globalisation, Coasts & Regeneration A01 – AO3 past exam paper section. NEA feedback and compulsory exam questions are completed throughout the half term in class under timed exam conditions
Careers links/Future Learning In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork

QEGS Year 13 Geography Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Complete The water Cycle and Water insecurity then move onto the Carbon Cycle & Energy security Carbon Cycle & Energy security Health Human Rights and Intervention (HHI) Health Human Rights & Intervention (HHI) Revision
Key concepts/ideas How does the carbon cycle operate to maintain planetary health? What are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy? How are the carbon and water cycles linked to global climate system? How does the carbon cycle operate to maintain planetary health? What are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy? How are the carbon and water cycles linked to global climate system? What is human development and why do levels vary from place to place? Why do human rights vary from place to place? How are human rights used as arguments for political and military intervention? What are the outcomes of geopolitical interventions in terms of human development and human rights? What is human development and why do levels vary from place to place? Why do human rights vary from place to place? How are human rights used as arguments for political and military intervention? What are the outcomes of geopolitical interventions in terms of human development and human rights? Paper 1 – Tectonic processes and hazards, Coastal landscapes and changes, Water Cycle and water insecurity, Carbon cycle and energy security. Paper 2 – Globalisation, Regenerating places, Superpowers, Health human rights and intervention. Paper 3 – Synoptic links.
Key skills See Water and Carbon geographical skills audits in folder and on Year 13 TEAMS See Carbon geographical skills audit in folder and on Year 13 TEAMS See HHI geographical skills audit in folder and on Year 13 TEAMS See HHI geographical skills audit in folder and on Year 13 TEAMS Independent revision skills
Key terms/vocab See key term glossary in folders and on Year 13 TEAMS See key term glossary in folders and on Year 13 TEAMS See key term glossary in folders and on Year 13 TEAMS See key term glossary in folders and on Year 13 TEAMS See key term glossary in folders and on Year 13 TEAMS
Independent learning/wider reading See Independent Study Homework on Year 13 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 13 TEAMS See Independent Study Homework on Year 13 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 13 TEAMS See Independent Study Homework on Year 13 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 13 TEAMS See Independent Study Homework on Year 13 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 13 TEAMS See Independent Study Homework on Year 13 TEAMS and Go4Schools focussed on key terms, retrieval practise and geographical skills. Wider reading list and resources can be found on Year 13 TEAMS
Assessment Compulsory exam questions on Water, Carbon and Superpowers covering AO1 – 3 completed throughout the half term in class under timed exam conditions. Short response A01 6- and 8-mark exam questions assessment on Carbon & Superpowers under timed exam conditions. Mock exam on all topics studied throughout Year 12 and Year 13 so far. Compulsory exam questions are completed throughout the half term in class under timed exam conditions. Compulsory exam questions are completed throughout the half term in class under timed exam conditions. Paper 3 exam assessment in class completed under exam conditions.
Careers links/Future Learning In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills, Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills, Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills, Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills, Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork In lessons students will have the opportunity to learn how the topics studied link to specific job roles and industries all over the world. Alongside this, students will have the opportunity to develop the following career skills during lessons: - Written and verbal communication, Extended writing, Numerical and statistical skills, Analytical and evaluative skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Synoptic links, Organisation and research skills, Independent wider reading, Developing planning and management skills, Enquiry skills, Teamwork