Overall Curriculum Goals

To be aware of global inequality and what can be done to close the development gap

To understand why Planet Earth has different climates and biomes.

To become more familiar with the continent of Asia

To understand the geopolitical issues that have led to conflicts in The Middle East

To understand how water shapes the landscapes we live in.

Half Term 1

Half Term 2

Half Term 3

Half Term 4

Half Term 5

Half Term 6

Topic Title: 

Should we think of Africa as a ‘poor continent?’

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How do weather and climate affect the world?

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How diverse is the Asian continent?

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Is tourism a curse or a benefit for Thailand?

Why is there conflict in the Middle East?

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How does water shape the land?

Topic Intent:

The aim of this unit is to improve the place knowledge of students with regard to the continent of Africa.

Within the unit students will be introduced to the topic of development, they will study the historic reasons why there is a development gap within the world, and understand the interconnectivity between HIC and LIC.

Students will be introduced to new skills and tools such as the DTM and population pyramids which are used throughout economic geography.

Students will be asked to reflect on the consequences of poverty in relation to the quality of life of some Africans.

Students will study the country of Kenya in more depth, and reflect on the diversity of the country.

Topic Intent:

The National Curriculum explicitly states that pupils should be able to identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom. Any studies of places will involve learning about the local weather and its impact on people’s lives. There are also opportunities to use weather studies to create cross-curricular links combining elements of literacy, maths and science, The study of world climates and biomes allows students to see the interrelationships between different parts of the world, and how preservation of ecosystems can be of importance not only at a local and national scale, but also at an international scale.

Topic Intent: 

Through the study of the Asian continent, students will embed and secure knowledge in a range of key geographical issues they have begun to cover. Through this unit, studies of the Demographic Transition Model, weather, climate and ecosystems and disparities and contrasts of development within countries and continents will be retrieved, extended and secured. Students will learn about real-life relevant modern world issues such as dark tourism and rural-urban migration. They will cover important global issues surrounding the case study of Thailand i.e. sexual health, homophobia and transphobic impressions. It is through this work that students will develop an empathy and understanding of these global issues and begin to express and develop a conscientious understanding of LIC/NEE countries in comparison to our own HIC.

Topic Intent: 

Through the study of the Asian continent, students will embed and secure knowledge in a range of key geographical issues they have begun to cover. Through this unit, studies of the Demographic Transition Model, weather, climate and ecosystems and disparities and contrasts of development within countries and continents will be retrieved, extended and secured. Students will learn about real-life relevant modern world issues such as dark tourism and rural-urban migration. They will cover important global issues surrounding the case study of Thailand i.e. sexual health, homophobia and transphobic impressions. It is through this work that students will develop an empathy and understanding of these global issues and begin to express and develop a conscientious understanding of LIC/NEE countries in comparison to our own HIC.

Topic Intent:

This unit builds and secures the knowledge already gained through the study of the Africa and Asia units of work in Year 8. The Middle East is an important world region in the middle of the Asian continent. As a KPHS student in Rochdale, it is vital that students understand and empathise with differing levels of development that exist within that region and the wider world. A portion of our students at KPHS have links to Pakistan/Bangladesh in the Middle East, some even arriving seeking asylum and speaking little other than basic English. It is exciting for students to study a place in the world that is relevant to themselves as students at KPHS and has global and local issues interconnected throughout. Students will study the importance of natural resources (particularly oil) as a staple for economic growth and regional corruption in the Middle East as well as exploring the ongoing terrorism and conflict in Syria and Yemen.

Topic Intent: 

This unit is about physical processes and systems of rivers and their landscapes, how they change, and how people interact with them at a range of scales and in a range of places.

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Assessment:

Written, 40 marks, completed in December

Assessment:

Written, 40 marks, completed in February

Assessment:

Written, 40 marks, completed in April

Assessment:

Written, 40 marks, completed in May

Assessment: 

Written, 40 marks, completed in July

Home Learning:

Worksheets, revision activities and Microsoft Teams assignments.

Employability, Professionalism and Enterprise  (EPE) Links

As the world becomes more interconnected, many jobs will have more to do with Africa and its people.

Employability, Professionalism and Enterprise  (EPE) Links

The weather and climate is different around the world and effects people in different ways. Therefore, it is important to understand the difference between the two terms.

This topic is important to jobs such as meteorologist, pilot, environmental engineer.

But in reality, weather and climate affect us all.

Employability, Professionalism and Enterprise  (EPE) Links

Increasing levels of globalisation and global inter dependence means that countries in Asia will continue to play an increasingly significant role in employment here in Western Europe.

Employability, Professionalism and Enterprise  (EPE) Links

Tourism (Pre pandemic) was one of the major growth industries worldwide and one of the main vehicles used by some LIC’s to close the development gap.

Employability, Professionalism and Enterprise  (EPE) Links

Increasing levels of globalisation and global inter dependence means that continued conflict in the Middle East will have an impact on our lives and economies here in Western Europe.

Employability, Professionalism and Enterprise  (EPE) Links

An understanding of river management is becoming increasing important with the continued impact of climate change, as we try to balance the need to promote the economy and the needs of the people whilst protecting the environment.