Welcome to Geography
‘Geography explains the past, illuminates the present and prepares us for the future. What could be more important than that?’ Michael Palin 2007
We believe in a geography curriculum that can inspire awe and wonder for all of our students. Castle Manor Geography will provide students with new ways of thinking about the world. They will leave with powerful ways of analysing, explaining and understanding the world and be able to see beyond their own locality (whilst also having a clear understanding of how different processes and developments have affected their local area). Students will work hard to ensure that through an examination of their local area, they can feel proud of where they have come from. Whilst looking at different countries/continents, we will ensure different perspectives and experiences are covered so that an understanding of the diverse nature of the country/continent is developed as opposed to a narrow, often stereotypical view of a country.
The Year 8 curriculum at Castle Manor Academy aims to build on the solid foundation of key skills and knowledge that students will have been introduced to in Year 8. It introduces, in more detail, some of the key geographical features of our planet such as rivers and coasts which much of the human and animal population rely heavily upon.
Students will also be introduced to geographical issues further afield in other parts of the world including the challenges of different resources: the types of resources humans use, where they come from and some of the conflicts that can arise with their continued use and overexploitation. The year will conclude with a study of climate change which will draw together much of the learning covered over the course of the year when they study the causes, effects and possible mitigation strategies around this huge global issue.
Our Staff
- Ms Jones
- Mr Fielden
- Mrs Neech