Swavesey Village College Cambridgeshire 
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KS3 - 7, 8 & 9

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Welcome to the KS3 Geography Home Page. Use the links down the left hand side to navigate your way around the site. If you can't find what you're looking for, try using the search bar to the left.

Within each section you can see what each assessment will involve and some useful links to websites and documents that will help you practice for them. It is good to know what you will be studying next so have a good read through each topic and use the links to get ahead of the game. There are also plenty of other good websites out there to look at so start investigating them!

Have a look down the left hand side for Assessment Downloads to get ahead of the game.

This topic offers some controversial studies into the problems found in Brazil. You will look at the contrasts in wealth and understand how they create big divides in Brazil's society. In addition to this you will take a detailed look at Brazil's favela life and the conditions that millions of people live in here. You will also study:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Favela Improvement Scheme. Here you will outline the problems of favela life and then propose a step-by-step improvement scheme that considers long-term solutions to the problems faced.

This topic, closely linked with globalisation, looks at how we can measure the development of different countries. A range of interesting lessons accompany this topic to highlight issues surrounding trade around the world. Areas of study include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Trading Game Exercise. For this game you will be given a full lesson in order to understand how global trading works. You will be given a few simple instructions to start with and then set out to make as much money as you can in the time allotted. Following this lesson you will need to write up your findings in the form of a report.

In this topic you will look at the what globalisation is. One way this will be done will be to focus on the fashion industry and how they fit into the global market. You will also look at the growing trend multinational companies have across the globe. In addition you will look at:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Nike Decision Making Exercise. For this you will look at how a company reaches the decision of where to place a new factory. You will assume the role of a particular member within the company to inform the chairperson of your proposed course of action.

For this topic you will be looking at the rapidly growing population of the world. You will study countries that have the highest populations and those with the fastest growing. You will see how internal and international migration causes problems for countries. Other focus areas include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Migration Mystery. For this you will look, in depth, at a case study example of the extreme measures some people go to in order to move from their country. You will need to determine what the circumstances are surrounding this person and reasons behind their decision to move.

In this exciting topic you will study both earthquakes and volcanoes. Understanding the causes for these natural hazards and the effects they have on their surroundings is only part of this module. You will also look at case examples of major events from recent years. Other key focus areas include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Newspaper Report. For this report you will need to produce a next day newspaper story for the 1995 Kobe Earthquake. You will need to outline the effects of the quake and reasons for the high death toll.

For this topic you will study the world's main ecosystems and understand the climatic conditions within them. You will also look at species adaptation within the ecosystem and how people are affected. Other areas you will study include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of an Ecosystem Presentation. To complete this assessment you will need to spend some time researching your chosen ecosystem and preparing a supporting poster in your group. Following this you will need to present to the class focussing on four key areas.

 

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Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a ____.

This topic looks at the popular theme of environment. It is impossible not to hear about the environment or climate nowadays with the cover given by the media. This topic looks at issues surrounding energy and global warming. Other areas of interest include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of an Energy Presentation. For this you will need to research a specific form of energy and present your findings to the rest of the class. You will need to work in groups of four to concentrate on the issues surrounding your energy type. You will need to rate each others presentations.

In this interesting topic you will study the processes that are found at the coast. Due to the changing nature of the coast and the increased threat from Global Warming, you will also study how the coast affects the people who live there. Other study areas will include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Decision Making Exercise. In this assessment you will consider the impact of coastal erosion in East Yorkshire. A range of solutions to the problem will be offered to you for a range of different locations. In your write up you must determine a course of action for three locations.

This topic looks at the European Union and how we fit within it. You will also look at Italy comparing regions and looking at population and climatic differences. Key focus areas include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of an Italian Relocation. For this you will help to relocate an Italian family from the Mezzogiorno region of Italy. To do this you will have to analyse several locations within Italy and discuss the positive and negative aspects for the family. Your conclusion will indentify the best solution in your opinion.

The topic of Kenya will be in the form of an extended case study of this country. You will compare and contrast the ways of life of different tribes and the problems they face in the modern world. Other areas of study will include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Kenyan Newsletter. To complete this task you will need to focus on key areas of tribal life of the Maasai and the Kikuyu. You will focus on housing, life styles and dress. In order to complete the task to a high level you will need to show contrasts and similarities between the tribal lives.

This unique topic looks at the links between crime and geography. You will look at the mapping of crime such as hotspots. Areas you will focus on include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Crime Presentation. You will be given the job of identifying a particular crime around the college. You will then need to research the crime and gather evidence to support your claims. Following this you will put together a group presentation that identifies your solutions to the identified crime and reasons behind why this crime happens.

In this interesting topic you will take a look at the Geography of Football. Sport in general has many links to Geography through employment, trade and development. Your topic will focus on many key areas including:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Decision Making Exercise. This assessment will test your powers of deduction where you will focus on reasons behind relocating the Arsenal home ground and the proposed new locations. You will need to work in a team to determine the best course of action.

This topic takes a look at how the atmosphere around us affects what we do on a day-to-day basis. The range of lessons you will study focus on:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Microclimates Survey. For this you will be out around the school grounds measuring aspects of the climate in different places. You will then spend some time interpreting your data and writing a conclusion about the climate around the school. This will test your ability to work as a part of a team and your scientific knowledge.

In this topic you will take a look at the industry of tourism which remains the fastest growing industry in the world generating over £550bn every year! You will study tourism on a local scale and European.

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Debate and Newspaper Report. In it you will develop a series of arguments and counter-arguments and use them to represent the view of a group of people. You will use notes taken to produce a newspaper style report write up.

This topic makes an in depth study of our Nation. You will look at what it means to be British and consider the benefits and drawbacks of existing as a Nation of different countries and cultures. You will also look at different aspects of human and physical geography within this topic. This will include:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Great Britain Tour. In it you will spend some time researching different tourist attractions within the UK and put together a brochure for a group of visitors by splitting human and physical attractions.

In this topic you will learn to identify a range of settlements and their uses. It is important to understand different ways that we can classify settlements so you will look closely at hierarchies. You will learn to understand how the following terms are used:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of an IKEA Decision Making Exercise. In it you will use a range of resources to determine the best location for a new IKEA supermarket around Cambridge. You will need to work as an effective team to reach your decisions and then be able to justify your findings when writing your report. You should consider all sites equally before reaching your final decision.

 

In this topic you will learn all the skills you need in order to use 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 OS (Ordnance Survey) maps. Across a series of lessons you will learn to:

 

Your assessment for this topic will be in the form of a Map-Work Test. In it you will use all the skills you have developed to answer a series of questions. You will need to be familiar with grid references, scale and interpreting map symbols. The test will be carried out during one of your Geography lessons.