Year 8

Welcome to Year 8 Geography

Curriculum Organisation
 2 periods per week
 Mixed ability groups
 Geog 123, Interactions and Places

Independent Study
 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

 Half-termly assessments using NC levels
 Parents will receive progress reports on a regular basis
 Students review of progress half-termly
 Class work and homework assessed
 UK & World map tests
 Vocabulary tests
 End of unit projects and tests
 End of year examination

Area of Study:   Term One:
 Coasts
 People and Resources

Area of Study: Term Two
 Natural Environments
 Ecosystems

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

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