Year 7

Welcome to Year 7 Geography

Curriculum Organisation
 2 periods per week
 Teaching groups are of mixed ability and students remain in their form groups for these.
 The work covered is from a variety of textbooks including Foundations and geog.1 and is supplemented by numerous worksheets and videos

Independent Study
 Homework will be set each week according to the timetable
 All homework and deadlines will be recorded in students’ planners.
 Homework should be completed to the highest standard and presentation should follow the department’s guidelines.
 Students are encouraged to use geographically relevant websites to consolidate learning in class.
 There will be a selection of enquiry-based, learning activities for homeworks.  We also encourage students to watch relevant documentaries whenever possible.  Geography is ‘on your doorstep’ so always be observant!

Assessment and Reporting
 Parents will receive progress reports on a regular basis
 Selected pieces of homework and classwork are assessed throughout the year according to National Curriculum guidelines and a National Curriculum level of attainment will be given.
 Students are provided with a sheet in the front of their exercise books in which they can record their progress.  This also displays the marking criteria used by the department.
 There will be a formal examination at the end of the year based on most / all of the topics covered.
 UK & World map tests
 Vocabulary tests
 End of unit projects and tests
 End of year examination

Extra-Curricular Opportunities in Geography
 Day trip to Dubai museum + dhow trip along the creek will enable the students to learn more about the land use in Dubai and the factors affecting the growth of the city.

Area of Study:   Term One
 What is Geography?
 Ordnance Survey Mapwork
 Atlas Skills

Area of Study: Term Two
 Settlement study of Dubai
 Rivers – processes, landforms & flooding

Area of Study: Term Three
 Weather & Climate
 Weather Hazards

Useful Websites to support learning
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision/
www.juicygeography.co.uk/
www.rgs.org
www.internetgeographer.co.uk/