Geography
Staff List and HOD Names
Ms O’Marron - Head of Department
Mr L Watson
Miss N Stitt
Miss A Trainor
Mr D McGivern
Aims of Department
In the Geography Department we open the door to the inquisitive mind. Our aim is to give a voice to our pupils and to allow them to explore the world around them. Our subject promotes the values of sustainability, innovation, compassion and respect.
Outline of Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
KEY STAGE 3
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In KS3 Geography pupils will cover a range of Topics such as:
Weather and Climate.
Coastal landscapes.
Ecosystems.
Rock landscapes.
Glacial landscapes.
Natural hazards.
Rivers and water
KEY STAGE 4
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Pupils follow CEA GCSE Geography revised course September 2017. The course is now comprised of 3 units:
• Unit 1 - Understanding our Natural World: River Environments, Coastal Environments, Our Changing Weather and Climate and The Restless Earth
• Unit 2 - Living in our World: Population and Migration, Changing Urban Areas, Contrasts in World Development and Managing our Environment
• Unit 3 – Fieldwork
Career Opportunities
There are a range of Career opportunities related to Geography such as :
Cartographer
Commercial/residential surveyor
Environmental consultant
Geographical information systems officer
Planning and development surveyor
Secondary school teacher
Town planner
Additional Information
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