Geography

The Geography department aims to guide learners through investigating the amazing, unique and wonderful parts of our world. Geography is awe inspiring and we aim to squeeze in as many jaw dropping and wonder packed moments as possible. Learners find out about the processes that shape our landscape; how human beings interact with each other and the world; what hazards the earth presents and how to manage these; what makes biomes unique; why some places are poorer or richer than others; where places are; why some places are drier than others; what resources are important; and where to find resources and what might happen if they run out.
 
KS3
Learners are provided with expert teaching from our team of subject specialists.  We strive to make the learning as up to date as possible and regularly incorporate the latest storms, earthquakes or other global events in our teaching, Geography sessions are therefore dynamic. Because Geography is dynamic we are able to give learners plenty of choice about which sections of the Geographical content interest and intrigue them the most. They are then guided into how to learn in a geographical way: learning skills of finding and describing places; interdependence; map skills; inequality; asking geographical questions; and using evidence to back up their ideas. Some of the areas of study which are focussed upon are learner investigations of tectonic movement and the associated hazards and responses, and the real story  behind migration and the UK's relationship with people struggling around the world;We also have topics on food and farming, resources, how water shapes our landscape and more.
 
GCSE

At Key stage 4 the primary aim of the course is to create good Geographers who have a wide range of knowledge about their planet and a wide range of skills for accessing and explaining their knowledge. The focus is not confined to the GCSE specification but looks at Geography in the news, current affairs, Geography in the workplace and the Geography of their local area. We follow the OCR B specification for current year 11 and AQA for current year 9 and year 10. These specifications focus on enquiry based learning which marries up to the Honywood values perfectly.

Geographical themes that are covered at KS4 include:

Natural Hazards: Investigating the causes and impacts of extreme natural events, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and droughts.

Changing Climate: Evaluating the natural and human causes of climate change, and exploring who or what is responsible.

Sustaining Ecosystems: Understanding how natural ecosystems function and examining why they deserve our respect and protection.

Distinctive Landscapes: Exploring the powerful role of water in shaping rivers, coasts, and landforms over time.

Urban Futures: Examining rapid global urbanisation, why millions move to cities, and whether modern urban life is sustainable.

UK in the 21st Century: Discovering the modern human geography of the UK, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities shaping our country's future.

Resource Reliance & Management: Tackling global sustainability issues, including the critical question of whether we can ethically and sustainably feed the growing human population.