Welcome to Geography
Welcome to Geography Department at Newark Academy. This is an exciting time for Geography as we introduce fresh ideas, new courses and exciting new enrichment opportunities for all students. The aim of the Geography Department is to inspire the next generation of geographers – could you be one? Read on to find out more.
Across Years 7 and 8 we offer an exciting and engaging curriculum introducing students to studying geographical key questions and developing important skills along the way which will prepare them for GCSE study. We investigate fascinating continents such as Africa and Asia, we complete exciting projects involving volcanoes and globalisation and we consider vital geographical questions about the future including 'how can we create sustainable cities?' And 'what are the consequences of climate change?' KS3 is a challenging and enthralling stepping stone from primary schooling to secondary geography and one which will inspire, engage and above all else fascinate.
Year 9 & 10 have started studying AQA A Geography.
​Exam board website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography
Course structure
- Paper 1: Physical Geography - 1 hour 30 minutes - worth 37.5%
- Paper 2: Human Geography - 1 hour 30 minutes - worth 37.5%
- Paper 3: Fieldwork and skills - 1 hour 15 minutes - worth 25%
Course rationale from exam board
This popular course offers:
- engaging and topical content
- a stimulating blend of traditional and contemporary Geography to suit students of all abilities
- the study of physical and human Geography in discrete, self-contained topic areas
- a focus on physical processes and factors that produce diverse and dynamic landscapes over time.
Study of this course will give students of all backgrounds the opportunity to develop:
- communication skills
- graphical and cartographical skills
- technological skills including ICT and GIS
- interpersonal skills through debate and discussion
- literacy and numeracy skills
- problem-solving skills
- entrepreneurial skills and awareness of career possibilities
Links to useful resources
| People and the Planet | http://www.peopleandplanet.net |
| Multimap | Search for place names and postcodes - download travel directions |
| Streetmap | Zoom in on any UK area by entering a place name, postcode, grid reference or tel code |
| Ordnance Survey | OS map info |
| Expedia.co.uk Maps | Road maps of UK and Europe |
| MSN Maps and Directions | Maps for most US cities + major conurbations around the world |
| Map24 | Another UK map site |
| old-maps.co.uk | http://www.old-maps.co.uk |
| Maps Worldwide | Online shop for all map requirements |
| RAC Travel Services | Route planner/traffic news |
| Environment Agency | Variety of environmental info |
| Geographical - The Magazine | Topical geography items |
| The Geographical Association | Geog Association website |
| CIA - The World Factbook 2002 | World factbook |
| The World Bank Group | World bank website |
| USGS Geologic Information - Deserts | Info about deserts |
| Glacier | Info about glaciers |
| USGS - Earthquakes | Info about earthquakes |
| The Online Guides: Meteorology | Info about meteorology |
| Met Office | Weather/climate info |
| Met Office: Learning | Resources for students, enabling research into specific events eg 1987 hurricane |
| National Hurricane Centre | National Hurricane Center, Miami, Florida |
| WSVN-TV - Miami - The News Station | Info about hurricanes in Florida from local newspaper |
| Funbrain.com | Games, quizzes etc |
| Channel 4 Learning | Channel 4 education programmes |
| Columbus Travel Guides | Factual guide to holiday destinations |
| Leeds Geodemographic Analysis System | Method of extracting census data linked with postcodes |
| Northern Light | Search for news items |
| The Cryosphere | Info about snow, blizzards and avalanches |
| Volcano World | Good source of volcanic case studies |
| US Geological Survey | Variety of geological info |
| Museum of San Fracisco | A case study of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake presented by the Museum of San Francisco |
| Centre for Ecology and Hydrology | Institute of Hydrology - very useful for UK hydrological info - most UK rivers have info included |
| World Flag Database | Database of flags of the world’s countries |
| National Curriculum in Action: Geography | The national curriculum in action |
| Becta | ICT in education |
| US Census Bureau | Population Pyramids |
| Homework High | Revision site |
| Internet Geography | http://www.internetgeography.co.uk |
