Subject Content KS4
Unit 1 (25%)
1. Geographical skills – Pupils are taught the useful skill of how to read a map.
2. The causes, effects and responses to climatic change – Why is the climate of the world changing and how will this affect our children?
3. Sustainable development for the planet - What can we all do to help our planet?
Unit 2 (25%)
1. Tectonic landscapes - Pupils will use the Internet with news footage and media presentations to find out about recent earthquake and volcano incidents.
2. A Wasteful World – How can we make sure that we have enough electricity in the future? Where will it come from after the coal, oil and gas run out?
Unit 3 (25%)
1. Population change - What is the population explosion and how does it threaten the human race as a whole?
2. A Tourist’s world - Different types of holiday resort will be examined, including national parks, coastal resorts, safaris and tropical islands.
Unit 4 - Controlled Assessment (25%)
We will look at the human geography of Darlington. When did the town begin and how did it grow? Why are some parts of town different from others? The work will change from year to year depending on the examination board’s requirements.