Making Progress in Geography
Year 8
This year in Geography you will learn about the world;
it’s oceans, mountains, ecosystems and people. You will explore
three very different countries in South America, Asia and
Africa researching how plants, animals and people have adapted
to survive. We will take you to Blackburn Rovers to investigate
the impacts of football around the world and here in the UK.
Your teachers will help you to study the following topics:
- World Sport and Map Skills
- People Everywhere
- What is Development?
- Tropical Rainforests
- Japan
- Globalisation Enquiry and course review
To do well in geography you have to:
- Understand how to do geographical enquiries.
- Practice map, graph, photograph and fieldwork skills.
- Gain a knowledge and understanding of places, local to global.
- Gain a knowledge and understanding of issues and changes in the local area and the wider world.
How will your work be marked?
Each time your exercise book is handed in, your teacher will give your work an effort grade. Some pieces will also have a National Curriculum Level Mark. You can check what this means using the grid at the front of your book. Make a note of this level and how you need to improve using your record sheet at the back of your book.
Each lesson you will need: a pen, pencil, ruler, rubber.
Other useful items would be: a compass, protractor, coloured pencils.
At the start of the lesson: You need to get organised, checking your exercise book for any spelling mistakes. Sp x 3 means you must copy the correct spelling out three times at the bottom of the page.
You should copy the aim of the lesson down from the board and date each piece of work. Underline both of these using a ruler.
Homework: You will be set regular pieces of homework throughout the term that you should always record in your planner.
Geography you’re lost without it!
Year 9
This year in Geography you will examine many global issues from
ozone depletion to child labour in sweatshops. You will embark on
a journey to the centre of the earth to understand the reasons
behind volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. We will take you to
Blackpool Zoo to assess the impact of habitat destruction on the world’s wildlife. Also, we have developed a brand new unit on the geography of crime for you to investigate!
Your teachers will help you to study the following topics:
- Natural Hazards
- Global Fashion and Football Industries
- The Geography of Crime
- World In Crisis?
- Tourism and Europe
- Coastal Enquiry and personal review
To do well in geography you have to:
- Understand how to do geographical enquiries.
- Practice map, graph, photograph and fieldwork skills.
- Gain a knowledge and understanding of places, local to global.
- Gain a knowledge and understanding of issues and changes in the local area and the wider world.
How will your work be marked?
Each time your exercise book is handed in, your teacher will give your work an effort grade. Some pieces will also have a National Curriculum Level Mark. You can check what this means using the grid at the front of your book. Make a note of this level and how you need to improve using your record sheet at the back of your book.
Each lesson you will need: a pen, pencil, ruler, rubber.
Other useful items would be: a compass, protractor and coloured pencils.
At the start of the lesson: You need to get organised, checking your exercise book for any spelling mistakes. Sp x 3 means you must copy the correct spelling out three times at the bottom of the page.
You should copy the aim of the lesson down from the board and date each piece of work. Underline both of these using a ruler.
Homework: you will be set regular pieces of homework throughout the term that you should always record in your planner.
Geography you’re lost without it!
