Geography

Year 8

Subject: Geography

Unit 6: Weather and Climate
During this unit students will study the weather. They will learn how different elements of the weather are measured and recorded, how the Hydrological cycle works in order to answer the question ‘why does it rain?’ They will explore the difference between weather and climate and see where different climate zones are in the world.
The main assessment task will be a homework based project on Hurricanes or a climate graph activity, based around the link between people and climate.

Unit 7: Leisure and Tourism (Tourism good or bad?)
During this unit students will study the differences between leisure and tourism industries. They will look locally at the variety of leisure facilities available in Jersey, Tourism as an industry can be both good and bad for destinations, and a sustainable approach to use in the future will be explored.
The main assessment task will be a PowerPoint presentation to discuss for positive and negative aspects of tourism for a place that students have visited.

Unit 8: Brazil and Tropical Rainforests
During this term students will embark on a country study of Brazil. Here they will look at all aspects of Brazil, from the Human and physical geography, to work, contrasts in life in the favelas and regional contrasts. They will also look at the fragile ecosystem of the tropical rainforests. They will explore how they are used, why they are important and look at a sustainable future and the challenges they face.
The main assessment task will be a written test based on the topic.

Unit 9: Rivers and Flooding.
During this term students will study the physical processes of erosion, transportation and deposition in a fluvial environment. They will also study the causes and consequences of flooding as well as actions that can be taken to reduce flood risk.
The main assessment task will be a decision making exercise based around flood protection measures.

Unit 10: Protected Landscapes (National Parks and limestone Landscapes)
During this unit students will study the National Park framework for protecting landscapes. In addition, we will explore the unique and wonderful natural features created in limestone areas.
The main assessment task will be based around conflicts in National Parks.