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Geography

Geography is the study of space and place, recognising the great differences in cultures, economies, landscapes and environments across the world, and exploring the links between them. The subject of Geography occupies a distinctive place in the world of learning for students at all key stages, highlighting the complex relationship between people, places and the environment.

Geography at Ashington Academy is an immersive experience, exposing students to a wide range of fascinating topics ranging from the fragility of the earth’s landscape to the growing trends of urbanisation around the world. The Geography Department’s goal is to start students on a journey of discovery of the world around us, equipping them with a wide range of transferrable skills, alongside the academic qualifications they will gain.

Studying Geography at Ashington Academy helps students to be more socially and environmentally sensitive, better informed, and more responsible as citizens and students. From the classroom, students will go on a voyage of discovery through continents, countries and cities, gaining a greater awareness of the captivating world around us.

Curriculum information

Year

Autumn

Spring

Summer

7

- Fantastic Places 

Students  travel the World in this topic immersing themselves in the wonders of the World

- Migration and Population

7.5billion and growing! Study the migration patterns around the Globe

- Weather and Climate 

Students  begin to understand the weather around us

- Urban Environments

A city break like no other

- Coasts 

Take a trip to the beach to see the physical processes that operate

- International Development

Why is it that some countries are rich and others are poor? What can we do?

8

- Geological World (volcanoes) 

Study the monstrous volcanoes that inhabit our planet and the deadly effects they can have

- Climate Change 

The biggest issue facing the World right now – what is causing it and what can be done?

- Glaciation

Ice, ice and more ice!

- Economic Activity 

Delve into the history of your local area / economy

- Evolving Continents 

Investigate the differences between the continent of Asia and Africa

- Rivers 

Explore the fluvial processes that interact with the human World

9

- Wonderful Biomes

Journey through the epic ecosystems that exist on our planet

- Resource Conflict and Solutions

Resources… we all need them… but what happens when they run out?

- Geological World (earthquakes)

What happens when the physical processes of the World go wrong?

- Dangers in the atmosphere

Discover the effects of the atmosphere on the Earth

- Contemporary Urban Issues

Over half of the World’s population lives in cities – what challenges do thus create?

- A Sustainable World 

With all the World’s current issues, investigate how the World can be made more sustainable to sustain future generations?

Key Stage 4

  • The Challenge of Natural Hazards – understand how natural hazards pose a major threat to people and property.
  • The Living World – explore the biotic and abiotic features that make up our planet.
  • Physical Landscapes in the UK – review the diverse nature of the UK.
  • The Challenge of the Urban environment - understand the challenges and opportunities in cities in a HIC and a LIC and how we can live in a sustainable way.
  • The Changing Economic World – learn about the global variations in economic development and quality of life.
  • Resource Management – understand the fundamental aspects of human life: food, water and energy.
  • Geographical Applications – hone your craft as a geographer with a review of the skills gained in geography and applying your knowledge to real-life events.
I really enjoy Geography as it teaches us about the world we live in. It is an interesting subject because what we study happens in the real world.
Year 9 student
Geography educates us about future events and how to keep the planet safe from issues such as climate change.
Year 10 student