Geography is an essential subject in the modern world. Through studying geography, the world around us can be better understood and appreciated.

Geography provokes and answers questions about the natural and human worlds. It develops knowledge of places and environments, an understanding of maps, and a range of investigative and problem-solving skills both inside and outside the classroom. As such, it prepares pupils for adult life and employment.

There are many possible approaches to the teaching of geography due to its diversity. At King Edward VI Camp Hill Girls, the department endeavours to provide a stimulating geographical experience for all pupils through the delivery of a planned yet flexible scheme of work.

At Key Stage 3, pupils study a number of units of varying length which follow the National Curriculum. The Year 7 course is designed to establish an understanding of the subject and develop basic skills. The local area is studied and skills and knowledge are further developed by studying a familiar yet distant place, Italy. Units in Years 8 and 9 allow for a more global focus are designed to improve understanding of a range of human and physical environments.

At Key Stage 4 we follow AQA Specification A. The course includes units on rivers, glacial environments, tectonics, settlement, industry and development. All pupils complete a personal fieldwork investigation as part of the course.

At Key Stage 5 we follow Edexel Specification B. This course has a balanced approach between physical and human geography in Year 12 and allows for in-depth personal research into a range of topical issues such as hazard management and disease in Year 13. A residential field visit is a key part of the course in order to gain skills outside of the classroom and complete the AS coursework.

Fieldwork is incorporated into all key stages. Examples of our visits include a Year 8 visit to Dovedale in the Peak District National Park, a Year 10 visit to Worcester to investigate changes in a city centre and a four day residential to Exmoor National Park for Year 12 students.

Girls studying geography can expect to be involved in a range of different activities including preparing and giving presentations, role-plays, personal research projects, group work, debates and discussions, which all help to develop a range of skills a knowledge of local, national and global issues.

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