Fieldtips

Cardiff Bay - 2005

Cardiff Bay - 2006

Topic 1 - Settlement & Mapwork -

What will I learn?

Pupils explore geographically where they live, why this place is unique, why it was built in this location, the structure of settlements, and how settlements change over time. Throughout the unit pupils learn to use Ordnance Survey mapskills, such as using symbols, measuring distances and grid references.

How will I be assessed?

End of topic test and geographical enquiry about your village or town.

What homework will I have?

Homework sheets to practise skills and check understanding. Research based homework using the links below.

How can I get help?

Speak to your teacher in the lesson or at breaktime. Attend GEOCLUB on a Thursday lunchtime or use the online help available here . A Pencoed geography on-line forum will be launched after half-term.

Geography Enquiry

Geographical enquiries are an essential skill in geography. You will complete one enquiry based upon the local area in year 7 which will be used as part of your personal portfolio of evidence that follows you through Key Stage 3 and will be the basis of your end of key stage level.

Download one example of a year 7 enquiry here (by Katherine Figg)

Topic 2 - Resources -

What will I learn?

Pupils learn about why we need to use energy in a more sustainable way, the different sources of energy and why renewable energy schemes can be controversial.

How will I be assessed?

End of topic test and a group presentation on the Sea Empress oil spill

What homework will I have?

Research based homework using web links and other sources of information on the Sea Empress oil spill and the proposed Porthcawl wind farm.

How can I get help?

Speak to your teacher in the lesson or at break time. Attend GEOCLUB on a Thursday lunchtime. Online help here. Geography on-line help forum...coming soon!