Studying geography is an essential part of being a global citizen, as it has a huge impact on how civilizations form. Geography also helps students understand how the physical world works.
Geography is part of everyday life and includes the land, weather, economic structure and culture of the world. Clothing styles, for example, are determined by geography because geographical location determines the temperature, climate and available materials for textiles. Studying geography encourages students to think critically about how the surroundings of a culture can trigger the change and development of the society. Without geography, it is impossible to understand how natural phenomena, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and the water cycle work.
The modern world is also very globalized, meaning that different countries and individuals are connected through entertainment, communication and economy, such as products manufactured in China that are sold in the United States. It is because of this, that it is necessary for people to be aware and realize the importance of the world and its countries. Understanding where countries are located, which in turn helps the learner understand basic cultural elements, is a great way to learn how the countries fit into global politics and economies.
Key Stage 3
Year 7
What makes St Helena so special?
How do geographers use maps?
How does the climate of St Helena compare to the UK?
How do people deal with flooding in different parts of the world?
Why is Jamestown where it is?
Year 8
How do weathering and erosion affect the landscape?
Why should people care for their environment?
What has been the impact of industrial development in St Helena and the Falklands?
How can the world solve the problem of population growth?
What is a developing country - Kenya
How can the world solve the problems it faces?
Year 9
What makes the world a special place?
How do people deal with natural disasters?
How does globalisation affect fashion and sports?
Is tourism a good or bad thing?
Does the idea of national parks work?
I development a good or bad thing?
Key Stage 4
CIE iGCSE Geography
The curriculum is divided into three themes which have been designed to develop an understanding of both the natural and human environment.
1. Population and settlement
2. The natural environment
3. Economic development and the use of resources.
Key Stage 5
CIE AS & A2 Geography
Paper 1
The Physical Core
Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
Atmosphere and weather
Rocks and weathering
The Human Core
Population
Migration
Settlement dynamics
Paper 2
Advanced Physical Geography Options
Tropical environments
Coastal environments
Hazardous environments
Arid and semi-arid environments
Candidates study two of the above environments.
Paper 3
Advanced Human Geography Options
Production, location and change
Environmental management
Global interdependence
Economic transition
Geography is part of everyday life and includes the land, weather, economic structure and culture of the world. Clothing styles, for example, are determined by geography because geographical location determines the temperature, climate and available materials for textiles. Studying geography encourages students to think critically about how the surroundings of a culture can trigger the change and development of the society. Without geography, it is impossible to understand how natural phenomena, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and the water cycle work.
The modern world is also very globalized, meaning that different countries and individuals are connected through entertainment, communication and economy, such as products manufactured in China that are sold in the United States. It is because of this, that it is necessary for people to be aware and realize the importance of the world and its countries. Understanding where countries are located, which in turn helps the learner understand basic cultural elements, is a great way to learn how the countries fit into global politics and economies.
Key Stage 3
Year 7
What makes St Helena so special?
How do geographers use maps?
How does the climate of St Helena compare to the UK?
How do people deal with flooding in different parts of the world?
Why is Jamestown where it is?
Year 8
How do weathering and erosion affect the landscape?
Why should people care for their environment?
What has been the impact of industrial development in St Helena and the Falklands?
How can the world solve the problem of population growth?
What is a developing country - Kenya
How can the world solve the problems it faces?
Year 9
What makes the world a special place?
How do people deal with natural disasters?
How does globalisation affect fashion and sports?
Is tourism a good or bad thing?
Does the idea of national parks work?
I development a good or bad thing?
Key Stage 4
CIE iGCSE Geography
The curriculum is divided into three themes which have been designed to develop an understanding of both the natural and human environment.
1. Population and settlement
2. The natural environment
3. Economic development and the use of resources.
Key Stage 5
CIE AS & A2 Geography
Paper 1
The Physical Core
Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
Atmosphere and weather
Rocks and weathering
The Human Core
Population
Migration
Settlement dynamics
Paper 2
Advanced Physical Geography Options
Tropical environments
Coastal environments
Hazardous environments
Arid and semi-arid environments
Candidates study two of the above environments.
Paper 3
Advanced Human Geography Options
Production, location and change
Environmental management
Global interdependence
Economic transition