
The role of Humanities is to educate students to be able to independently question and challenge statements, investigate and form judgements, and explain and justify conclusions. They will achieve this through a rounded knowledge of the world, past and present, a wide range of thinking skills and he qualities of care, empathy and understanding.
Lessons cover the weather and climate; rivers and coasts and their geographical features; ecosystems; migration; natural hazards like volcanoes; and global health. World development and population are also covered. Learn about the Geography curriculum and how homework is set below:
Year 7
Term 1 |
Cyprus RocksWhy is Cyprus an island? How was Cyprus formed? What different rocks are there? Is there a link to physical features? Where are the main settlements on the island? Geography detectives (incorporated within the term)- How to use grid references? What symbols are on map? How to measure distance? Which direction? Using Ordnance Survey maps. Settlements past & present Why did people locate their early settlements there? Reasons for the location of Khirokitia. How are sites for modern places chosen? A visit to the site to practice fieldwork skills including field sketching. |
How to help:
Mapzone has information, quizzes and games to help with map skills. Via Michelin to plan a driving route. Google maps and Google Earth both show the maps and satellite images so students can see how maps reflect the real world. |
Term 2 |
Wicked Weather & Cool ClimateWhat is the difference between weather and climate? How does the weather affect you? What factors affect the weather in the UK? How do we measure the weather? What is the difference between high and low pressure? What are the different types of rain and how is it formed? What are the different climates of the World? What climate zone is Cyprus in? A mini study to collect weather data around the school. |
How to help:
MET Office (the education section has games and information) |
Term 3 |
Crumbling Coasts – What is the coast? Why is the coast constantly changing? What are the features of a wave? What processes affect the coastline? What features do we see at the coast? Why and how should we manage the coast? We will visit Lemmings Beach to carry out a fieldwork investigation
Geography of Sport – Why was the site chosen? What changes will happen? What are the effects of the event? Will it benefit the area? |
How to help:
Learn Geography on the Internet |
Year 8
Term 1 |
Made in ChinaWhat do we think China is like? What is China really like? How and why has the population grown? How is the population distributed? What links does China have with other countries? How developed is China? How polluted is China? Can China develop in a sustainable way? |
How to help:
worldometers.info (amazing population counter) |
Term 2 |
Perishing PolesWhat are the different biomes of the world? What is an ecosystem? Where is the Tundra found? What are the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic? What are the processes happening in a cold environment? What landforms are unique to cold environments? How has the climate changed here and how do we know? What ecosystems are there here? Who killed the Krill? Jambo from Kenya – Where is Kenya? What is Kenya like? What is the climate like here? What impact is climate change having on Kenya and its neighbours? How developed is Kenya? What is Dabaso School? How is life at Dabaso in Kenya different to SJS in Cyprus? How does aid help improve life in Kenya? (Comic Relief) What is it like to work in Kenya? |
How to help:
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Term 3 |
Raging Rivers – What features do you see along a river and where? What processes happen and where along a river? What causes a flood? Are the effects different around the world? |
How to help:
www.environment-agency.gov.uk (put in families postcode to see if they are at risk) |
Year 9
Term 1 |
Tourism ConcernWhat is tourism? How and why has tourism grown? Is tourism a good thing? What is the tourism industry like in the UK? What impact has tourism had upon Paphos? Are there similarities between tourism in the UK and Cyprus? What impact does tourism have, locally, nationally and globally? How can tourism be more sustainable? |
How to help:
www.sustainabletourism.net |
Term 2 |
Russian RouletteWhere is Russia? What are the main physical and human features of Russia? What is the climate of Russia like? What is the importance of soil in Russia? How powerful is Russia? How developed is Russia? What resources does Russia have? Cracking Tectonics What is the structure of the earth? What evidence is there for tectonic activity? How and why does tectonic activity vary? Why are there different types of volcanoes? What impact do different eruptions have and why? How do earthquakes and volcanoes occur? What impact do these events have on people and places? What is an earthquake and how is it measured? What is the impact of earthquakes on countries at different stages of development? What is a tsunami? What can we learn from the Boxing Day tsunami? |
How to help:
Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If so, what were the effects? Have you visited a volcano or a volcanic island? If there are any recent events occurring around the world encourage your child to watch the news or look up information on-line. Encourage your child to visit the EMSC site to see when and where there has been seismic activity in and around Cyprus. National Geographic (Has quizzes, fact files, video clips and lots more relating to many topics) Euro Med Earthquakes (you can see if there have been earthquakes in the area and the world recently) |
Term 3 |
Is It Fair?
What is development? How can we measure development? What is the best way to measure development and why? Where are countries along the continuum development? What is globalisation and why is it important? Does economic activity indicate how developed a country is? How has India developed its economy? What are the differences in development within India? Why is Limassol rebranding itself? Trade or Aid? What is the best type of Aid? How is FairTrade different to Trade? Who benefits from Fairtrade? |
How to help:
Oxfam |
GCSE Edexcel B
Year 10
Term 1 |
Topic 5: The UK’s Evolving Human LandscapeWhy are places and people changing in the UK?
How is ONE major UK city changing?
Topic 4: The UK’s evolving physical landscapeWhy does the physical landscape of the UK vary from place to place?
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How to help: BBC Bitesize (a great revision site covering as range of topics) www.s-cool.co.uk (another general revision site covering all the topics) www.bbc.com/news (encourage your child to keep up to date with Geography in the News) |
Term 2 |
Topic 4: The UK’s evolving physical landscape cont…Sub topic: Coastal change and conflictWhy is there a variety of distinctive coastal landscapes in th eUK and what are the processes that shape them?
What are the challenges for coastal landscapes and communities and why is there conflicty about how to manage them?
Sub topic: River processes and pressuresWhy is there a variety of river landscapes in the UK and what are the processes that shape them?
What are the challenges for river landscapes, people and property and how can they be managed?
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How to help: BBC Bitesize (a great revision site covering as range of topics) www.s-cool.co.uk (another general revision site covering all the topics) www.bbc.com/news (encourage your child to keep up to date with Geography in the News) |
Term 3 |
Topic 1: Hazardous EarthHow does the world’s climate system function, why does it change and how can this be hazardous for people?
How are extreme weather events increasingly hazardous for people?
Topic 6: Geographical investigations in the UKThe experience of fieldwork helps students to develop new geographical insight into two of the contrasting environments studied in Topics 4 and 5 of this component. Students must carry out fieldwork and research as part of their investigations. Fieldwork must be outside the classroom and school/college grounds. The examination for this Paper will always treat fieldwork within the context of the UK. |
How to help: GCSE Bitsize www.s-cool.co.uk (another general revision site covering all the topics) www.bbc.com/news (encourage your child to keep up to date with Geography in the News) |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Topic 1: Hazardous Earth cont..Why do the causes and impacts of tectonic activity and management of tectonic hazards vary with location?
Topic 2: Development dynamicsWhat is the scale of global inequality and how can it be reduced?
How is ONE of the world’s emerging countries (India) managing to develop?
Topic 3: Challenges of an urbanising worldWhat are the causes and challenges of rapid urban change?
Why does quality of life vary so much within ONE megacity* in a developing country* OR emerging country*?
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How to help: BBC Bitesize (a great revision site covering as range of topics) www.s-cool.co.uk (another general revision site covering all the topics) www.bbc.com/news (encourage your child to keep up to date with Geography in the News) |
Term 2 |
Topic 7: People and the biosphereWhy is the biosphere so important to human wellbeing and how do humans use and modify it to obtain resources?
Topic 8: Forests under threatWhat are the threats to forest biomes and how can they be reduced?
Topic 9: Consuming energy resourcesHow can the growing demand for energy by met without serious environmental consequences?
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How to help: BBC Bitesize (a great revision site covering as range of topics) www.s-cool.co.uk (another general revision site covering all the topics) www.bbc.com/news (encourage your child to keep up to date with Geography in the News) |
Term 3 |
RevisionAt this point it is our intention that we will have completed teaching the course and we will be:
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How to help: BBC Bitesize (a great revision site covering as range of topics) www.s-cool.co.uk (another general revision site covering all the topics) www.bbc.com/news (encourage your child to keep up to date with Geography in the News) |