Secondary Geography
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Click here for important new advice and support documentation showing how to embed GIS in the revised secondary geography curriculum.
A new framework for teaching and learning came into place for all National Curriculum Foundation Subjects from September 2008, one that provides, "greater flexibility for schools to tailor teacher and learning" (QCA, 2008).
The Revised KS3 geography programme of study identifies the ways in which GIS (Geographical Information Systems) should be included in the curriculum:
The importance of Geography
Geographical enquiry encourages questioning, investigation and critical thinking about issues affecting the world and peoples' lives, now and in the future. Fieldwork is an essential element of this. Pupils learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including GIS, to obtain, present and analyse information. Geography inspires pupils to become global citizens by exploring their own place in the world, their values and their responsibilities to other people, to the environment and to the sustainability of the planet.
Key Processes - Geographical Enquiry
Information should be gathered from a variety of sources including fieldwork libraries, the internet and digital media, official agencies, GIS and newspapers.
Fieldwork tools: these include using ICT such as digital and video cameras, GIS, and environmental sensors (i.e. data-logging weather stations).
Graphicacy and Visual Literacy
Pupils should be able to use atlases, globes and maps at a range of scales, photographs, satellite images and other geographical data and construct maps and plans at a variety of scales using graphical techniques to present evidence.
Geographical data
This includes published statistics, data gathered from fieldwork, literature, biographies, travel writing and information generated by GIS.
Geographical Information Systems
These are valuable for mapping and visualising information, as well as linking and analysing different spatial datasets. Pupils should have opportunities to learn about GIS.
Curriculum Opportunities
The curriculum should provide opportunities for pupils to use varied resources including maps, visual media and geographical information systems.
Older Geography Orders
The planning documents below are based on the old Geography Orders but may be useful, in an adapted form, to meet the Revised Orders.
