Geography

Introduction

We draw on a rich variety of experience and views to support a coherent and collegiate approach to teaching and learning within the department, fostering a spirit of enquiry and continual improvement.

We seek to instil an understanding of the planet Earth and its peoples, a lasting awareness of the world around us, sensitivity and empathy towards others, tolerance and independent thinking in the students.

The Geography department aims to ensure that all students leave Abbs Cross Academy with a clear understanding about the importance of Geography in their future lives. Having progressed to and achieved the highest possible standards in Geography, it is our hope that students go on to become active global citizens, contributing to their communities in a positive way.  

The Geography department delivers engaging schemes of work based on the national curriculum requirements at KS3 level. The study of geographical processes, skills and sense of place all play an intrinsic role in the delivery of teaching and learning within the department. At this point in their geographical education, students are encouraged to foster an appreciation for the world around us and to learn in a way that will encourage debate.   

The teaching and learning is comprehensively addressed to meet the AQA syllabus at KS4. Students study three units of both physical and human geography and take part in a field work study that contributes to their paper 3 exam. At this level, students are encouraged to learn in a way that will promote independence, investigation and initiative. 

It is our expectation that the continuous encouragement of such learning will produce proactive global citizens, not just during their time at Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College but also into their adult life.