Geography
Why does Geography Matter?
"Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future" - Michael Palin,
Geography is an all encompassing discipline that seeks to understand the world, its human and physical features, through an understanding of place and location. It is part of everyday life and covers areas such as; world weather and global warming; multinational companies and differences in development; population movements and urban change; maps and holidays; coasts and rivers. Understanding these things is what Geography is all about. Geography looks at all scales from local through to national and global.
What will I study in Geography at Rushcliffe?
Year 7
In year 7 students will study:-
- Weather and Climate
- Water, including water issues
- Settlement
- Volcanoes
Weather and Climate
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/weather.html
Water, including water issues
Settlement
Volcanoes
Volcano Facts, Volcano Information, Volcano Videos, Volcano Photos - National Geographic
Year 8
In year 8 students will study 4 topics:-
- Tourism
- Coasts
- Climate and Vegetation
- Population
Tourism
Find out about our National Parks. What are they? Where are they? Who uses them? What problems do they have? How can these be resolved?
Tourism - What tourist attractions are there in the UK? Is tourism a positive or negative economic activity? How can tourism be sustainable?
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/nationalpks.html
Coasts
Click here to check your knowledge and understanding of what shapes our coasts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/index.shtml
View some pictures of Dorset Coast
How can we protect our coasts? Click here and find out
http://www.geography-site.co.uk/pages/physical/coastal/defences.html
Check out current geographical issues "Geography in the News"
http://www.geographyinthenews.rgs.org/
Population
Study its natural change, migration and policies to encourage or limit population growth.
Find out what the population is right now with the "Population Clock"
Year 9
In year 9 students will study 5 topics
- Earthquakes
- Crime
- Global Fashion
- Antarctica
- Global Warming
Use the links to find out more!
Earthquakes
Find out about the causes, effects and responses!
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/earthquakes.html
Want to know more about Plate tectonics then click here!
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/platetec.html
Crime
Check out current geographical issues "Geography in the News"
