Mathematics - Year 7

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Below you will find more specific information about the curriculum in Geography for Year 7 students, explaining to you what students will learn, when, why and how. There is also information about how parents/carers are able to support students in their learning, extra-curricular opportunities in this subject and how it links to other subjects and the wider world.

Subject Key Concepts

#1 Places #2 Atmospheric Processes

#3 Geophysical Processes #4 Population #5 Development

#6 Interdependence #7 Sustainable Futures #8 Geographical Skills

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Curriculum Overview for the Autumn and Spring Term

Topic	Autumn Term *What Skills do I need as a Geographer?*	Spring Term *How do rivers change over time and space?*
Powerful Knowledge	This topic introduces students to the key skills required to succeed in geography. They are introduced to grid references, longitude and latitude, OS symbols, contours & relief. Students consolidate their foundational understanding of continents, key countries and physical features around the world.	This topic encourages students to understand how and why the characteristics of rivers change along its course. Students will discover how rivers erode, transport and deposit sediment to create a range of landforms. Students will work to embed the map skills learned during the autumn term to investigate rivers around the world and in the UK. They will also look at how flooding is caused and the impacts it can have on people in different countries.
Specific Skills	· Reading and interpreting maps · Planning and describing journeys to others · Naming and locating key countries, continents and physical features such as rivers and mountains.	· Explaining processes · Reading and interpreting maps · Sequencing the stages of formation of features or events. · Empathising with people in other parts of the world. · Investigating different cultures.
Specific Locations	Baldock and North Hertfordshire	Boscastle- Devon, Bangladesh

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While this information covers a broad range of areas, please do get in touch with the Subject Leader Mrs Flockton if you have any questions.

Please click on the questions below to find out more.

How are groups organised?

We organise our classes by mixed ability. The students have three one-hour lessons per fortnight.

What characteristics does a successful student have in this subject?

The most successful students in this subject will enjoy learning about different people, places and cultures. Students will be keen to develop their map skills. They will show an awareness of geographical issues within continents such as Africa.

How will students learn at this level?

Teacher-led explanations
Group work
Independent research through books, internet and journals
Drawing and labelling diagrams
Model making
Watching video clips
Sequencing the formation of features
Note taking
Analysis of information to answer questions about people or places
Creating and analysing maps and data

How will students’ learning be assessed at this level?

Topic 1- Map Skills

You will complete a baseline assessment at the beginning of the topic so your teacher can find out what you already know about map skills. You will then be assessed by an end-of-topic test made up of multiple-choice, short and long-answer questions.

Topic 2- Rivers

You will be assessed by a research project exploring the formation and use of Niagara Falls.

Topic 3- Africa

You will be assessed by an end-of-topic test made up of multiple-choice, short and long-answer questions.

When do key assessments take place?

Topic 1- Map Skills

The test for this topic takes place in December.

Topic 2- Rivers

The project takes place between February half term and the Easter holidays.

Topic 3- Africa

The end of topic test will take place shortly before the summer holidays.

How can parents/carers support students’ learning?

Encourage you to keep up with news events around the world related to the topics you are studying with a particular focus on rivers and Africa.
Encourage you to take pride in your work and make sure that notes in your book or folder are useful and in order.
Encourage you to research events or processes in further detail using the internet, documentaries or other sources.
Give feedback and suggestions when completing homework tasks, revision and assessed projects.
Encourage you to watch TV programmes with a geographical focus, e.g. look out for Geoggle Box.
Visit a variety of places (local or further afield) and take an interest in their physical and human characteristics.

What equipment do students need for this subject?

Essential school equipment

Colouring pencils

How does this subject link to other subjects?

Maths- use of graphical and statistical skills
Art- drawing skills
History- ability to interpret photos or other figures
English- extended writing and use of good spelling, punctuation and grammar
Food- calculating food miles and the pros and cons of food imports from Africa.
Physics- hydro-electricity production at Niagara Falls.

What websites or resources may be helpful to support students’ learning?

BBC Bitesize (KS3): https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zrw76sg
Geography All The Way: https://www.geographyalltheway.com/ks3_geography.htm
Map quiz web site: https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3069
Google Earth Download:
https://www.google.co.uk/earth/download/gep/agree.html
Environment Agency website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

What extra-curricular or enrichment opportunities are available for students in this subject at this level?

What sort of careers can this subject lead to?

As it is such a wide-ranging subject, Geography can open up a wide range of careers for you! See the website below for more information: https://www.rgs.org/geography/choose-geography/careers/

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