Geography
Department Vision
Geography at Bury Church of England High School will create students who:
- Have a rich knowledge and understanding of the world we live in, which broadens their horizons and helps them to appreciate different cultures around the world
- Are respectful citizens of the world
Curriculum Design
The focus of the Geography curriculum early in KS3 is the locational knowledge of the students' place in the world.
Under the theme of 'countries' students deepen their human and physical geography declarative knowledge of: coasts, rivers, weather and climate, population, development, urbanisation, plate tectonics, resources and employment.
Procedural knowledge is woven into the curriculum ensuring knowledge of maps, graphical, mathematical and statistical skills are developing from KS2 to more complex skills as different countries are explored.
Knowledge of human and physical geography deepens throughout KS3 to ensure students can apply their knowledge to different contexts and environments. A significant focus of the KS3 curriculum is to challenge misconceptions of life in other countries and develop appreciation and respect of life in other parts of the world.
Staff Context
- Mr P Hanson, Head of Department
- Mr W Towers
Enrichment and Extra-Curricular
Geography students have the opportunity to take part in field trips both locally and in the wider community and beyond.
The department is developing the Duke of Edinburgh Award, through the support and guidance of other schools in The Bishop Fraser Trust.
Knowledge Organizers
GCSE Geography Paper 1
GCSE Geography Paper 2
GCSE Geography Paper 3
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