The Geography department at OEA endeavours to develop within our students, a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes, and the challenges that we are currently facing as a planet whilst charting a more sustainable future. Further to this, we strive for our students to instil key skills to provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected, change over time and what the future might hold. We believe wholeheartedly in helping our students achieve highly at KS3, KS4 and beyond. Throughout their studies of Geography at the academy, we aim to embed knowledge and create a sense of wonder and curiosity in our students that will develop into a rich, long term understanding of the world around them.
In Year 7 students study:
Introduction to Geography and the UK
Weather and Climate in the UK
Our Physical World
Challenges and Opportunities in the UK
Work, Rest and Play in the UK
Focus on Africa
In Year 8 students study:
Our Living World
Physical Landscapes in the UK
People of the UK
Our Unequal World
World Cities
Focus on Asia
In Year 9 students study:
Global Issues
Our Oceans
The Living World
Urban Issues and Challenges
In Year 10 students follow the GCSE Geography (AQA) course. Topics this year are:
Changing Economic World
Natural Hazards
Physical Landscapes in the UK
In Year 10 students follow the GCSE Geography (AQA) course. Topics covered are:
Fieldwork and Enquiry
Resource Management
Issue Evaluation and Revision