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What are we learning?

Who am I?

This unit aims to introduce pupils to the concept of place and identity. Pupils are also encouraged to explore space and their connections to it, at a number of levels ranging from the individual, to the local, to the global. A range of varied activities encourage pupils to develop a personal connection to their learning and provide an introduction to thinking skills.

Other skills which are included in this unit are:

· Sketch mapping
· Geographical surveying and data presentation
· Geographical enquiry
· Photograph analysis
· Map shading and labelling

Map Skills

This is a skills-based unit, which explores the basic concepts of map work. Pupils are introduced to and given ample practice of the following skills, using a range of fun activities and more focused tasks based on OS maps:

· Direction
· Map Symbols
· Height
· Four-figure Grid References

Wicked Weather

This unit aims to develop an understanding of basic weather processes and forecasting. Pupils are also encouraged to assess the interconnections between weather and people. Pupils will learn basic theory using a range of interactive activities, including the use of weather instruments to record data. Throughout the course of the unit, pupils will also keep a weather diary exploring a range of forecasting services.

Topics include:

· Elements of weather
· Measuring weather
· The impact of weather on people
· Weather forecasting
· Clouds and Precipitation

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

This unit looks at gives students an introduction to the exciting world of natural disasters. Pupils will use up-to-date global examples to study Plate Tectonics and the natural hazards caused by this phenomenon. This unit allows pupils to see clearly how their Geography studies are exciting and relevant through a range of interactive activities, media studies and personal research.

Topics include:

· Structure of the Earth
· Plate movement
· What are Earthquakes?
· How do Earthquakes affect people in different circumstances?
· What are Volcanoes?
· How do Volcanoes affect people and the natural landscape?

Year 8

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