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Newtown High School

Geography NC

Mapping the Terrain of Geography: 

Geography is more than just maps and coordinates; it is the study of our planet’s physical and cultural landscapes. By exploring the interconnectedness of natural environments and human societies, geography fosters spatial awareness and global consciousness. Geography,  instils a sense of stewardship for the Earth, nurturing responsible citizenship and sustainable practices. 

Topics covered: 

The topics we cover in Geography are: 

Year 7 

Year 8 

Year 9 

  • Maps skills 
  • Settlements 
  • Rivers  
  • Tourism 
  • Climate change 
  • Development  
  • The Geography of Wales 
  • National parks  
  • Globalisation 
  • Weather and Climate 
  • The Geography of Crime  
  • Tectonics 
  • The rainforests 
  • Energy and the environment 
  • Globalisation 
  • Development 
  • Natural disasters 

 

GCSE (Year 10 and Year 11) 

A Level (Year 12 and Year 13) 

  • Coasts and Rivers. 
  • Rural-Urban Links. 
  • Coastal Hazards and their Management. 
  • Resource and Development Issues. 
  • Weather, Climate and Ecosystems. 
  • Environmental Challenges. 

 

  • Coastal Landscapes 
  • Tectonic Hazards 
  • Changing Places 
  • Fieldwork Enquiry Y12 
  • Global Systems 
  • Global Governance of People and Oceans 
  • 21st Century Challenges 
  • Economic Growth and Challenge in India 
  • Weather and Climate 
  • Y13 Fieldwork- Independent Investigation