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Geography

Geography at JPGS is the study of places and the papers that are examined at the end of year 11. Students
relationships between people and their environments. visited the desert to help understand the human impact
JPGS students explore both the physical properties of the on an ecosystem.
Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across
it. They also examine how human culture interacts with
the natural environment and the way that locations and
places can have an impact on people. Geography seeks to
understand where things are found, why they are there,
and how they develop and change over time. If students
are able to understand how the world is changing they
will be able to make meaningful decisions about a more
sustainable future.

Students at JPGS study a broad range of topics and
accumulate skills in order to enhance their appreciation
of the subject. This academic year has seen a shift in how
students are assessed. Previously they had mid-year
and end of year exams. To support students we have
introduced 50% as class assessments and one 50% end of
year exam.

In Year 7 they learn map skills, investigate the dramatic
aspects of Africa as a continent and study rivers and their
associated features.

In Year 8 they look at population dynamics and climate
change, as well as coastal features and the continent of
Asia. This year their studies have been supported by a
fieldtrip to the new Corniche.

In Year 9 students investigate development followed by
plate tectonics. This is followed by investigating industry
and the Middle East and concluding with energy
resources and sustainability.

Key stage 4 follows the Cambridge IGCSE. It has three

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