KS3
Skills development and practice
Modules
Core / Option Modules
Students select sections or units in which they would like to practice on.
Section 1: Natural Environments
• Unit 1 - Landscapes
• Unit 2 - Climates
• Unit 3 - Ecosystems
• Unit 4 - Hazards
Section 2: Human Environments
• Unit 1 - Population
• Unit 2 - Urbanisation
• Unit 3 - Development
• Unit 4 - Globalisation
Section 3: Geographical Techniques
• Unit 1 - Analytical skills
• Unit 2 - Evaluative skills
Assessments
Post Modules
Students take assessments at the end of each module to track progress.
Assessments consist of the following question types:
• Calculations including percentages, averages and statistics.
• Interpretations from data with finding trends, examples and anomalies.
• Explanations on processes, causes, effects, impacts, and responses.
• Evaluations and decisions with advantages and disadvantages
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will analyse the natural and human environments that shape our world, integrating key topics such as landscapes, climates, population, and urbanisation. They will evaluate how human societies interact with physical systems while applying sharp analytical and evaluative skills to interpret spatial data, maps, and geographical media.
They will cultivate strong global awareness by investigating the economic, political, and social dimensions of development and globalisation. They will gain a deep appreciation for the interconnections between local actions and global systems.
Learning formats
Sessions
Students take individual weekly sessions and consist of the following tasks:
• Recaps of key terms
• Content learning and notes
• Annotations for maps and processes
• Calculation questions from data
• Interpretation questions from data
• Interactive activities and games
Assignments
Practice Tasks
Students are set weekly assignments and consist of the following tasks.
• Quizzes set on Socrative