Geography
Geography at Nendrum College
Time allocation per week at KS3: 1hour 45mins
Geography develops pupils as individuals and as contributors to society, the economy and environment. Geography also helps us to view the world in which we live, both locally and globally. By studying issues which have relevance to pupils they can see the importance of geographical knowledge to their lives now and in the future.
Key Stage 3
Year 8: Mapwork
Rocks
Weather
Settlement
Year 9: Rivers
Extreme Climates
Economic Activity
Future Energy Needs
Development
China
Year 10: Tourism
Population
Food Miles
Key Stage 4
The Department follows the CCEA Revised GCSE syllabus. It is divided into three units.
Topics covered at KS4:
Theme A: River Environments
Theme B: Coastal Environments
Theme C: Our Changing Weather and Climate
Theme D: The Restless Earth
Theme A: Population and Migration
Theme B: Changing Urban Areas
Theme C: Contrasts in World Development
Theme D: Managing Our Environment
Unit 3: Fieldwork
This unit involves pupils collecting data through fieldwork in Year 11, analysing this in the classroom and then ultimately completing a written examination based on their findings at the end of Year 12. The fieldwork is based on changes to the River Shimna as it flows downstream.
Assessment
Unit 1 worth 40% of the total mark (completed at the end of Year 11)
Unit 2 worth 40% of the total mark (completed at the end of Year 12)
Unit 3 worth 20% of the total mark (completed at the end of Year 12)
