What is geography and map skills? 1. What is Geography? 2. Physical Geography of the UK 3. Human Geography of the UK 4. Global Map 5. Map symbols 6. Mental mapping 7.6 Figure grid references 8. Making Connections Define geography and know the difference between human, physical and environmental geography. Interpret a physical map of the UK and describe some physical processes. Interpret a human map of the UK and describe some aspects of Human Geography. Locate key human and physical features on a global map. Identify and use various OS map symbols. Create a mental map of a journey around school. Use 4 and 6 figure grid references. Make connections between places and be able to look at images and select suitable fieldwork questions. Research: Different types of geography Review Map skills Mental Map of school Planet for sale Baseline assessment task Mental Map of school
Settlements 1. What are settlements? 2. Types of settlements and settlement growth 3. Life in Shanty towns 4. Preparation for assessment 5. Diary Entry living in a slum. 6. Location Location Location 7. Sustainable settlements 8. Settlement test Identify how sites for early settlement were chosen. Define different types of settlement including linear, dispersed and nucleated and give reasons for variations between them. Describe the features of a shanty town and understand the reasons why they were created. Describe life in Dharavi, a shanty town and reflect on the positive and negative aspects of life there. Consider the positive and negative aspects on living in different areas of the UK. Identify the key features of a sustainable settlement and apply it to the settlement they created. Identify the key areas for revision for the end of unit test. Photo research different types of settlements Research into life in Dharavi Revision for end of unit test Diary Entry of Life in a slum. End of Module Levelled task.
Weather and Climate 1. What is weather and climate 2. How is the weather measured? 3. Factors which influence climate 4. What are climate graphs 5. What is High and Low pressure 6. Types of rainfall 7. Storm! Know and recall what weather and climate is Know how the range of different methods used to measure the weather Know and understand how factors influence weather and climate Be able to draw and analyse a climate graph Know and understand the differences between High and Low pressure Know and understand the different types of rainfall Know how a storm forms and the impacts this can have Research into storms Weather diary Revision for end of unit test End of module task.
Antarctica 1. What is Antarctica like? 2. History of Antarctica 3. Race to the pole 4. Antarctica today 5. What is the biodiversity like?: Penguins 6. Why does Antarctica need protecting 7. UN debate assessment Know and recall where Antarctica is Know how Antarctica became discovered. Know and understand why so many previous missions to Antarctica failed. Know how Antarctica is used today Know and understand how the ecosystem is fragile focus on penguins Be able to publically speak and argue a point of view Antarctica debate. Research into Antarctica and how it is used Expedition preparation Prepare for the debate End of module task - debate
Coasts 1. Coastal processes 2. Coastal landforms 3. How people use the coast 4. How people can manage the coast 5. Fieldwork assignment Know and recall a range of physical coastal processes erosion, transportation, deposition Know a range of different landforms Know how people can use the coast Know and understand why people protect the coastline and its implications Carry out a fieldwork investigation in the local coastal area coastal flooding, impact for the environment or coastal tourism. Show students how to present a fieldwork investigation Research into West Kirby Write up fieldwork investigation Fieldwork investigation
The Geography of Health 1. What are health issues and the link to Geography 2. What factors affect health 3. Malaria 4. Aids 5. Ebola 6. Disease presentations Know and recall main health issues and the link to geography Know and understand what factors affect the prevalence of diseases Know and understand the factors which influence Malaria Know and understand the factors which influence Aids Know and understand the factors which influence Malaria Know and understand the factors which influence Ebola Decision Making Exercise Construct a presentation about a health issue Research into health issue End of module task Ebola Decision Making Exercise