Geography

Department Overview
The Geography curriculum at Barking Abbey gives pupils powerful knowledge where they are taken beyond what they already know in everyday life. We study a range of physical, human and environmental topics which transforms their ability to understand and engage with the world.

At the end of their schooling our pupils are able to use the knowledge they have gained and apply it to new settings so they can analyse, make informed judgements and participate in global issues.

Curriculum Content
Key Stage 3

YEAR 7

  • World Geography & Map Skills
  • Water
  • Exploring the UK
  • Weather & Climate
  • Ecosystems
  • Geographical Enquiry: How can we improve the open space in our school?


YEAR 8

  • Population
  • Urbanisation
  • Asia
  • Ice
  • Arctic
  • Geographical Enquiry: To what extent is my school sustainable?


YEAR 9

  • International Development
  • Plate Tectonics
  • Africa
  • Coasts
  • Environmental Concerns
  • Geographical Skills
Key Stage 4 – GCSE GEOGRAPHY (OCR B Geography for Enquiring Minds)

Paper 1: Our Natural World

  • Global Hazards
  • Changing Climate
  • Sustaining Ecosystems
  • Distinctive Landscapes
  • Fieldwork project on Walton on the Naze

Paper 2: People and Society

  • Urban Futures
  • Dynamic Development
  • UK in the 21st Century
  • Resource Reliance
  • Fieldwork project on the Olympic Park

Paper 3: Geographical Exploration

A decision-making paper based on the topics and skills covered for Paper 1 & 2

Key Stage 5 – A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY (Edexcel)

Paper 1

  • Tectonic Processes and Hazards
  • Coastal Landscapes and Change
  • The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
  • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security

Paper 2

  • Globalisation
  • Regenerating Places
  • Superpowers
  • Health, Human Rights & Intervention

Paper 3

A decision-making paper based on the topics and skills covered for Paper 1 & 2

 

Unit 4: Coursework – Non-examination assessment: Independent investigation

Students choose a topic linked to the course and conduct fieldwork and research to produce a 3000–4000-word report.

Geography - GCSE
Geography - A Level

"Geography is a subject which holds the key to our future."

Michael Palin