Mr A Burke– Head of Department
Miss E Smirthwaite
Miss A Banks
To provide our pupils with a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of the world in which they live; by investigating the diversity of the physical and human processes that shape places across our planet, and the interaction of humans with the natural world.
To broaden the spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding of our students as they become well-rounded global citizens; and to develop their geographical skills which will help them in school and beyond.
Geography is the study of the world around us. It encourages our pupils at SFX to think more carefully about the needs of others and how to make the world a more fair and more equitable place for all to live happily and sustainably. Dignity of the human person is represented in KS4 with issues surrounding squatter settlements and quality of life in Newly Emerging Economies and Low-Income Countries. Helping the urban poor and the vulnerable is also carefully examined in KS4 in relation to the development gap as well as urban deprivation and the cycle of poverty in the UK. The study of geography fosters a sense of awe and wonder about the world we live in. Our curriculum allows pupils to enquire, question, analyse and debate the world around them; thinking as global citizens, who understand the complexities and demands of the ever-changing modern world. Our curriculum at SFX allows the students to examine and understand inclusivity and strategies employed to overcome prejudice and bias. Care for Creation and stewardship are seen in all aspects of KS3 and KS4 Geography. Environmental issues run throughout all year groups and are central to the geography curriculum. The study of geography empowers our pupils with the ability to be stewards for our Earth and the desire to care for it for future generations.
A range of places to visit, programmes to watch, and books to read.
News programmes (BBC, ITV, Sky, etc), Documentaries (Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, etc), Book: Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall, Book: The Power of Geography by Tim Marshall,
Books: The Horrible Geography range
Liverpool Maritime Museum, all areas across Liverpool, Ormskirk, Ainsdale Beach and Dunes.
Holiday Destinations.
The News, Planet Earth Series, Frozen Planet Series, Relevant Documentaries on each channel (recommended weekly by departmental staff)
Weekly recommendations from Geogglebox website
Newspapers, News websites, The Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall, The Power of Geography by Tim Marshall, Atlases, World Factbook website.
Oak Academy, BBC Bitesize, Cool Geography, I Like 2 Learn, Geogglebox
