Humanities
KS3 - Geography
Year 7
Autumn
What is Geography?
- What is the subject about?
- Key words and vocabulary
- Cities, countries and continents
Spring
Where are we?
- Directions
- Understanding maps
- Grid References
Summer
Weather
- Forecasting the weather
- How does weather differ around the world?
- Extreme weather
How is the course assessed
- On-going teacher assessment
- End of topic assessment
How can you support your child at home
Talk to your child about world events, the news, natural disasters, the weather etc Encourage your child to think about cause and consequence, making and arguing a case, investigating evidence and ensuring they have a balanced picture of the events in the world.
NB:
Please be aware that whilst the topic areas will in all likelihood remain the same, they may not be taught in the order given. This is because it may be necessary to revisit topics, revise skills and adjust the curriculum to world events, pupil ability and previous knowledge and understanding.
Year 8
Autumn
Weather
- Forecasting the weather
- How does weather differ around the world?
- Extreme weather
Spring
Rainforests
- Location and climate
- Ecosystems
- Adaptations
- Threats
Summer
International Development
- What is development?
- Does money mean a nice life?
- Why is there inequality between countries?
NB:
Please be aware that whilst the topic areas will in all likelihood remain the same, they may not be taught in the order given. This is because it may be necessary to revisit topics, revise skills and adjust the curriculum to world events, pupil ability and previous knowledge and understanding.
KS4 - Geography
Autumn
Year 10
- Global Hazards
- Changing Climate
Year 11
- Distinctive Landscapes
- Sustaining Ecosystems
Students will be assessed at the end of every half term in line with JBS policy and marks given in line with the GCSE 9-1 specifications.
Spring
Year 10
- Urban Futures
- Dynamic Development
Year 11
- UK in the 21st Century
- Fieldwork
Summer
Year 10
- Resource Reliance
Year 11
- Revision and exam practice
How can you support your child at home
- Encourage and support your child with homework.
- Use their revision booklets and revision guides to encourage independent learning
- Download GCSE Geography exam papers from the OCR website. Look for ‘Geography B J384 –G J384 –Geography for enquiring minds’KS4 - History
Autumn
Year 10
Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day
- Medicine stands still
- The beginnings of change
- A revolution in medicine
- Modern medicine
Year 11
Conflict and tension: the First World War, 1894–1918
- The Causes of the First World War
- First World War – Stalemate
- Ending the war
Spring/Summer
Year 10
Elizabethan England c1568-1603
- Elizabeth’s court and parliament
- Life in Elizabethan times
- Troubles at home and abroad
- The historic environment of Elizabethan England
Year 11
America, 1840–1895: Expansion and consolidation
- Expansion, opportunities and challenges
- Conflict across America
- Consolidation: forging the nation
Summer
- Year 10 – Continuation of Elizabethan England
- Year 11 – Revision and exam practice
How can you support your child at home?
- Encourage and support your child with homework.
- Use their revision booklets and revision guides to encourage independent learning
- Download AQA GCSE History exam papers from the AQA website.
History - AQA GCSE History
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Autumn Year 10 Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day
Year 11 Conflict and tension: the First World War
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Year 10 Spring/Summer Elizabethan England c1568-1603
Year 11 Spring/Summer America, 1840–1895: Expansion and consolidation
Summer
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