Geography

In First Form Geography we seek to encourage the development of inquisitive, caring young people through increasing pupils’ awareness of current global issues and as well as those in our local area. The programme of study includes topics such as: The World Around Us, Oceans and Plastic Pollution, Settlement, Exploring the UK and Map Skills. The work covered gives each student the opportunity to strengthen their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, as well as learning how to analyse different types of resources such as photographs, video footage and maps. In the Trinity Term, First Form pupils go into the city and, working together, establish whether Gloucester is a “Home Town” or a “Clone Town”. This local piece of fieldwork is an ideal way to introduce young pupils to the enquiry process.