Curriculum Allocation

Two 100 minute lessons per fortnight.

Curriculum Period 1 (10 lessons):

Topic 1: Being a geographer.

This unit starts by tackling questions such as 'What is Geography?' and 'What does it mean to be a geographer?' to get pupils thinking about the nature of the discipline.

We then cover some core knowledge that will be useful to pupils throughout their time studying Geography. This includes being familiar with the world map and its continents and oceans and being able to use latitude and longitude. We also introduce Ordnance Survey maps and learn how to use them by covering the basic concepts of direction, scale, symbols, four- and six-figure grid references and using contours to show relief.

Topic 2: Natural Resources

This topic gives an overview of what natural resources are and why they are so important to us. We do this by looking at resources within different spheres of the Earth, namely:

The Lithosphere.

The Biosphere.

The Hydrosphere.

We then look at the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources and look at oil as a key natural resource and the concept of sustainability.

Assessment 1

The assessment is based on Topics 1-2, bringing together all the concepts keywords and skills practiced in lessons. The assessment will be a mixture of different types of questions from describe to explain. 

Curriculum Period 2 (10 lessons):

Topic 3: The Economy

In this topic we learn about the three main sectors of the economy: primary (raw materials), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary (services). We explore how these sectors are linked through the example of chocolate and the economy. Finally, we look at globalisation, understanding how the world is becoming more connected through trade, business, and technology.

Topic 4. Weather and Climate

In this topic we look at the difference between weather and climate. We look at the different features of both with how and why we get different events. We also look at how we measure it and how the UK climate differs from the rest of the world.

Assessment 2

Curriculum Period 3 (10 lessons):

Topic 5. Extreme Environment: Hot Deserts

In this topic we learn what deserts are and the features that make them unique. We explore how plants, animals, and people adapt to desert environments to survive extreme conditions. We then focus on the Sahara Desert, looking at its challenges and opportunities, before asking whether it is more of a blessing or a curse for the people who live there.

Assessment 3