Geography
OVERVIEW
Geography at Angels College is a dynamic subject, where students explore the relationship between people and the environments in which they live.
From Foundation Programme through to Foundation Year, students develop a growing understanding of their local, national, and global surroundings. Topics span from studying the home address, Birmingham, and the British Isles in Foundation Year to learning the location of 46 countries and their capitals in Years 7 and 8, in line with the University Entrance Geography syllabus.
Students cover a range of exciting topics, including coastal studies, weather patterns, food origins, Kenya, map skills, rainforests, deserts, the structure of the Earth, environmental issues, rivers, transport, industry, population, and sustainability.
OUR SYLLABUS
Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for Geography at Level 4 and 2 and the ISEB University Entrance syllabus for Level 6 (Years 7 and 8).
WHY STUDY GEOGRAPHY?
Geography is the study of both people and the world around us. It engages students in thinking about the way we live and where we live, encouraging them to ask questions like: Why do we live in Birmingham? Is the British Isles shrinking? Why is Mount Everest getting taller? Are cars sustainable? Why do rivers flood?
Geography helps students understand the world and the impact of human activity on it. It fosters curiosity about the environment, encouraging students to ask questions and seek answers.
Field trips are an essential part of Geography at Angels College, providing opportunities for students to apply their learning in real-world contexts. These include trips to Weston-super-Mare beach, Exmoor National Park, North Curry village, Lulworth Cove, Whatley Quarry, a local farm, and a river study on the Quantock Hills.
Through our enrichment programme, we run cross-curricular projects with the Science department, linking geographic and environmental topics with scientific inquiry.
Geography develops a range of soft skills, such as critical thinking, empathy, global awareness, and problem-solving. As technology and transportation bring the world closer together, understanding different cultures and the impact of human actions on the planet has never been more important. Geography helps students become informed, thoughtful citizens who are aware of the world around them.
