Geography
Subject Vision and Intent
Our main vision for Geography at Hodge Hill Girls School is to build on the knowledge and understanding students have of the world and to help them to understand the role they can play in shaping the future of the planet. Our curriculum will provide students with the opportunity to develop their awareness and understanding of the ways people interact with the physical geography of the planet. Students should be able to make links between ideas and understand that the actions of people can influence the opportunities and challenges future generations will face in years to come. We will develop a range of key skills in students that will help them both in their study of Geography and those wanted by employers. This includes the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, make decisions, and interpret information.
Five-Year Plan
| Term | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Autumn Term 1
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Map Skills 1 |
Coasts |
Tourism |
Global Hazards |
Urban Futures |
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Autumn Term 2
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Map Skills 2 |
Shopping, Past, Present and Future |
Global Fashion Industry |
Changing Climate |
Dynamic Development and Human Geography Fieldwork |
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Spring Term 1
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My Environment |
Weather and Climate |
Russia |
Distinctive Landscapes |
UK in the 21St Century |
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Spring Term 2
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Extreme Planet |
Ecosystems |
Development |
Ecosystems |
Resources and Reliance |
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Summer Term 1
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Population and Settlement |
Asia |
Investigating Hazards |
Physical Geography and Fieldwork |
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Summer Term 2
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Africa |
Crime |
Climate Change |
Human Geography and Fieldwork |
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Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)
GCSE Geography
| Exam Board | OCR |
|---|---|
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Examinations |
GCSE Geography consists of 3 papers Paper 1: Our Natural World, this is worth 35% of the qualification. The exam is 1 hour 15 minutes. Paper 2: People and Society, this is worth 35% of the qualification. The exam is 1 hour 15 minutes. Paper 3: Geographical Exploration, this is worth 30% of the qualification. The exam is 1 hour 15 minutes. |
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Key Topics |
Paper 1 - Our Natural World covers the following topics:
Paper 2 – People and Society covers the following topics:
Paper 3 does not require pupils to learn any new content but apply what they already know. |
