The aims of the Geography Department are:
\n\nTo stimulate student curiosity, interest and enjoyment in Geography
\n\tTo promote a sense of location, knowledge of places and respect for differing cultures
\n\tTo help pupils develop a sense of identity through learning about Wales and its relationship with other countries
\n\tTo develop an understanding of both physical and human processes that affect spatial decisions and comprehension of the terminology specific to the subject
\n\tTo develop an understanding and appreciation of the human and physical environment at varying scales from local to global
\n\tTo integrate and deliver key skills in order to enhance the learning experience of each individual pupil. Skills developed include:
\n\n\tInterpreting and using maps and graphs
\n\t\tData collection, data analysis and data presentation
\n\t\tICT
\n\t\tProblem solving and decision making
\n\t\tLiteracy and numeracy
\n\t\tTeamwork, communication and self-management
\n\t\tTo encourage open enquiring minds that are aware of contemporary issues, to encourage the development of informed opinions and support of such opinions with reasoned arguments
\n\tTo enable students to be able to work both independently and co-operatively
\n\tTo enable students to develop a range of desirable personal qualities such as politeness, perseverance, initiative and independence
\n\tTo develop an understanding of the concepts associated with sustainable development and global citizenship.
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\n\nDirector of Learning
\n\nMrs E. Tiltman
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Leader of Learning
\n\nMiss S. Hillier
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Subject Teachers
\n\nMiss M. Oaten
\n\tMrs H. Higgs
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\n\nKey Stage 3
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\n\nIn Year 7, pupils study the following topics:
\n\nMap Skills
\n\tRivers
\n\tMigration
\n\tThe Philippines
\n\tBillionaires
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\n\nIn Year 8, pupils study the following topics:
\n\nSettlement
\n\tClimate change
\n\tAfrica
\n\tEcosystems
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\n\nIn Year 9, pupils study the following topics:
\n\nExtreme Weather
\n\tVolcanoes and Earthquakes
\n\tCrime
\n\tChina
\n\tFlooding
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\n\nKey Stage 4
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\n\nThe GCSE course is a two-year course. The topics studied include:
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Unit 1: Changing Physical and Human Landscapes
\n\nLandscapes and physical processes
\n\tRural-urban links
\n\tTectonic landscapes and hazards
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Unit 2: Environmental and Development Issues
\n\nWeather, climate and ecosystems
\n\tDevelopment and resource issues
\n\tSocial development issues
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Unit 3: Non-examination assessment
\n\nTwo fieldwork enquiries in contrasting environments
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Key Stage 5
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\n\nCurrently Geography A level is taught at Ferndale Community School.
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\n\nResources
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