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Introduction
Key Stage 3 Geography at Perryfields supports a unique approach to providing the strong foundations and skills practise that our students need to fully prepare them to take on the AQA GSCE specification. The content is both topical and relevant and aims to enthuse students whilst building knowledge and understanding that is essential for progression to GCSE. At year 7, the focus for delivery is ‘The Geography of the United Kingdom’.
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| Topic | More information | Assessments |
| Introduction to the UK | Students will first be introduced to the Geography of the UK from a physical geography perspective in order to gain a solid foundation for the study of Geography. Using maps and photos, students will be introduced to the nations of the UK along with some sites and attractions that make the UK special. A sense of place is important for Geography at KS3 and students will develop this through the use of a range of skills and engaging activities developed to encourage curiosity in all learners.
Key terminology will be taught and encouraged throughout the course | Introduction to the UK’ assessment
‘OS maps’ Skills Focus |
| Physical landscapes in the UK | Next, students will look more closely at the physical geography of the UK where the concept of landscape will be introduced and developed. Fundamental physical process knowledge and understanding is key to this topic and students will use atlases and OS maps as well as a wider range of skills to explore these ideas, concepts and processes.
Key terminology will be taught and encouraged throughout the course | Physical landscapes in the UK assessment
‘Physical atlas maps’ Skills Focus |
| Weather and climate in the UK | Students will be introduced to a range of different aspects of weather and climate in the UK and will explore the factors that influence these. There are some opportunities for onsite fieldwork in this topic of study and students will be provided with the opportunity to further develop skills such as mapping, drawing graphs and analysing statistics.
Key terminology will be taught and encouraged throughout the course | ‘Weather and climate in the UK’ assessment
‘Climate atlas maps’ Skills Focus |
| The people of the UK | The final topic in Year 7 looks at the demography of the UK by considering the UK’s diverse population. Through the use of skills such as drawing and interpreting population pyramids, learners will discover how and why population has changed over time. The unit also looks at specific locations within the UK in order to discover the growth and opportunities in urban areas as well as the characteristics of rural areas.
Key terminology will be taught and encouraged throughout the course | ‘The people of the UK’ assessment
‘Population pyramids’ Skills Focus |
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Resources
KS3 geography ‘Heading towards AQA GCSE’ (Ross, Priest, Tudor)
Kerboodle online resources to support the KS3 geography textbook
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Enrichment opportunities
Students will have the option to visit Carding Mill Valley, to complete a study of how rivers shape the landscape (TBC). Also, as part of ‘Weather and climate in the UK’ students will have the opportunity to undertake a microclimate study within the school grounds.
