Geography
Floods in Britain, floods in Asia. Hurricanes in the Caribbean, storms in Guernsey. Geography is all around us. Geography is about understanding the complex connections between the Earth and its people. At St. Sampson’s, we aim:
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To motivate students into forming a curiosity about and an understanding of both the natural and human world around them.
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For students to appreciate the diversity of peoples and culture.
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To foster a desire to care for and appreciate both the local and the global environment.
To enhance an awareness of global interdependence. -
To recognise the importance of sustainable development and how this essential for the future of our world.
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For students to consider their own attitudes and position in the world, as well as other peoples’.
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To expand their knowledge of locations and geographical features both locally and globally.
Key Stage 3
Year 7
Connecting You to the World!
Where Am I?
Settlements
Food and Water
Weather and Climate
Geography in the NewsYear 8
Our Physical World – coasts and rivers
Population
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
China & the Olympic GamesYear 9
Ecosystems Under Threat
Development, Trade & Aid
Globalisation
Climate Change
Sustainability
China & the Olympic Games
Key Stage 4 (GCSE)
Geography is a very popular option at GCSE. We currently follow the AQA A Syllabus, which is assessed by two exams at the end of Year 11 (worth 75% of the GCSE) as well as one piece of coursework (worth 25%).
Year 10
Tectonics
Population
Agriculture
CourseworkYear 11
Map Skills
Development
Ecosystems
Coasts
Revision & Exam Technique
The coursework is based upon a one day fieldtrip during May of Year 10. All year 10 Geography students spend a day at three popular beaches in Guernsey – Petit Bot, Cobo and Ladies’ Bay. We investigate whether these popular beaches have similar characteristics and features.
