Year 9 – Geography

Head of Subject: Mrs G Bodman

Intended Outcomes

In Year 9 students will continue develop contextual knowledge of location of globally significant places and the physical and human interactions. In addition to identifying the processes which create the physical and human features of the world. Student will then progress into GCSE Geography in the January.   

  • Course Implementation

    Rivers  

    To identify the key physical processes which occur in rivers (erosion, transportation and deposition). River land forms and a link to a named location which also links into the GCSE. Verbal responses assessed, Monitoring of classwork. Monitoring of end of unit assessments. 

    Geographical Skills Unit  

    Geographical skills including the UK and World map. Grid references (4-6) Height, scale and distance, Types of graph, TEA paragraphs, Field sketches, Photo analysis, OS maps and Symbols. Verbal responses assessed, Monitoring of classwork. Monitoring of end of unit assessments. 

    OCR Geography A – Environmental Challenges of the UK 

    Environmental Challenges of UK.  Including UK Climate, Air Masses, Extreme weather in the UK, Somerset Levels Case Study, Human Modification of the Environment (Including Fracking, Water transfer schemes), Changing UK Energy Demand over time, Renewable Energy in the UK and Sustainable energy strategies. Verbal responses assessed, Monitoring of classwork. Monitoring of end of unit assessments in the guidelines of OCR.

     

Learning Impact

Revision homework are always set in preparation with reminders about upcoming assessments on Satchel One, parents evenings and assessment grades. 

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