Geography
What is Geography?
Geography is the study of the earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live. At Christleton we aim to develop student’s interest and curiosity in the world around them by using stimulating resources and allowing students to participate in fieldwork at all levels.
Why choose Geography?
We live at a time when events and changes in one part of the world can rapidly affect people and environments in other parts of the world. As never before economies, environments and cultures are linked across the world. Geography provides knowledge and understanding of such connections and interdependence.
Geography not only develops subject knowledge but allows students to develop skills, make informed decisions about a range of issues and consider sustainable options for the future.
When can I study Geography?
In Years 7 and 8 students have 3 hours of Geography per fortnight and study a range of physical, human and environmental topics ranging from investigating the local area, survival on a desert island through to weather and climate, tropical rainforests and places at risk.
In Year 9 students have 2 hours of Geography per fortnight and can also choose to study Environmental Science (for further details see Environmental Science page). Topics include an investigation into the impacts of tourism in Thailand, the rise of China and study of volcanic eruptions.
Students can choose to study Geography at GCSE level in Years 10 and 11. The specification followed is AQA A, which covers both human and physical geography and skills. A residential fieldwork course is a requirement in Years 10 to assist with the completion of a controlled assessment.
In Years 12 and 13 students follow Edexcel’s specification. The course includes modules in Globalisation, Migration, Risky World, Climate Change, Extreme Weather and Rebranding Places at AS with Cold Environments and Contested Planet at A2. Further residential fieldwork is undertaken and students have the opportunity to attend the Climate Change Conference in London.
Many students continue to study Geography at university.