Geography
Geography Curriculum Vision
Geography at All Saints aims to inspire students to learn more about the amazing planet we live on. Exploring its physical make up and the impact that humans have on the environment both the positive and the damage humans have sometimes inflicted. Students also learn about other cultures and places, how where you live influences how you live and the many things humans have in common with each other as well as the differences. Students develop a wide range of skills from communication and teamwork to cartography and interpreting data.



KS3 Geography Curriculum
In KS3 Geography, our students study the following topics:
Year 7
- Explosive Earth
- Rainforests
- Cities and urban processes
- Weather and climate
Year 8
- Rivers
- Development
- Ecosystems
- Fieldwork
Year 9
- Extreme environments
- Sustainability
- Tectonic hazards
- The rise of the dragon
KS4 GCSE Geography Curriculum
Exam board: AQA
In KS4 GCSE Geography, our students study the following topics:
Paper 1: Living with the Physical Environment (35% of GCSE)
- Section A: The Challenge of Natural Hazards
- Section B: The Living World
- Physical Landscapes in the UK
- Geographical Skills
Paper 2: Challenges in the Human Environment (35% of GCSE)
- Section A: Urban Issues and Challenges
- Section B: The Changing Economic World
- Section C: The Challenge of Resource Management
- Geographical Skills
Paper 3: Geographical Applications (30% of GCSE)
- Section A: Issues Evaluation
- Section B: Fieldwork
- Geographical Skills
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KS5 A Level Geography Curriculum
Exam board: AQA
In KS5 A Level Geography, our students study the following topics:
Component 1: Physical Geography (40% of A Level)
- Section A: Water and Carbon Cycles
- Section B: Coastal Systems and Landscapes
- Section C: Hazards
Component 2: Human Geography (40% of A Level)
- Section A: Global Systems and Governance
- Section B: Changing Places
- Section C: Contemporary Urban Environments
Component 3: Geography Fieldwork Investigation (20% of A Level)
- Non-Examined Assessment – 3000 – 4000 words
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