Curriculum Allocation

Two 100 minute lessons per fortnight.

Curriculum Period 1 (10 lessons):

Topic 1: Tectonics

Students are introduced to the powerful forces that shape our planet. They learn about the structure of the Earth, how and why tectonic hazards occur, and the importance of planning and preparation. Case studies from both high-income and low-income countries help students compare the impacts of earthquakes. The topic also investigates volcanoes – why people live near them, the risks they face, and real-world case studies that bring the topic to life.

Topic 2. Coasts

Students then turn their attention to the UK’s coastline, developing an understanding of the processes that shape it. They study coastal erosion, landforms, and the role of transportation in changing our landscape. Finally, they explore coastal management and consider how people balance protecting communities with preserving the natural environment.

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. There will also be assessment of prior knowledge from Year 7

Curriculum Period 2: (8 Lessons):

Topic 3: Development

Students explore what “development” really means and how it can be measured across the world. They look at different aspects of development – economic, social, and environmental – and consider why some countries are more developed than others. This topic encourages students to think critically about fairness, sustainability, and the role of global cooperation in tackling inequality.

Topic 4: Population.

Building on this, students investigate global population patterns and the relationship between population and development. They examine different government policies aimed at managing population growth and decline, as well as the social and economic impacts of migration. A detailed case study on Mexico helps bring the topic to life, showing the real-world causes and consequences of migration.

Assessment 2

Curriculum Period 3 (12 Lessons):

Topic 5: Future of our Planet

Students tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time – climate change. They explore the controversies and debates surrounding it, examine recent scientific evidence, and investigate the human and natural causes. Lessons also focus on the potential effects of climate change in the future and the global actions being taken to address it, including the fight against plastic pollution. Finally, students consider the role of new and emerging technologies in helping to build a more sustainable future.

Topic 6: Rivers

Students study the processes that shape river systems and the land around them. They look at how rivers change over time, the causes and impacts of river flooding, and different strategies for managing rivers to protect both people and the environment.

Review and Revision

The term concludes with revision lessons designed to strengthen students’ knowledge, consolidate key concepts, and prepare them to apply their learning with confidence.

Assessment 3

Assessment will be based predominantly on the Curriculum Period 3 topics, with some questions re capping Curriculum Period 1 and 2. The Curriculum period 1 and 2 areas re-capped will based on questions students performed least well on.

Subject advice and guidance

If you need any further guidance then please contact your child’s teacher via email:

james.best@endon.set.org (Head of geography)

russell.cartlidge@endon.set.org

andrew.skelding@endon.set.org

aiden.jenkins@endon.set.org