What is Geography?

Geography is the study of the earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live.

Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences (human geography) with the natural sciences (physical geography) .

Geography puts this understanding of social and physical processes within the context of places and regions - recognising the great differences in cultures, political systems, economies, landscapes and environments across the world, and the links between them. Understanding the causes of differences and inequalities between places and social groups underlie much of the newer developments in human geography.

What sort of things might I study in Geography?

One of the many great things about geography is the massive variety of different topics and subjects you cover.

• In year 7 some of the topics include: What is geography?, Weather and Climate, Energy, Coasts, Agriculture, EU, Britain & France,
• In year 8 you study Maps & Globes, Japan, Rivers &Flooding, Ecosystems, Settlement, Economic Activity & Football
• In year 9 you study Active Earth, Environment & Conservation, Tourism, Development, Population, and Brazil / Kenya
• At GCSE (year 10) you study Active Earth, rivers and flooding, ecosystems, coastal areas, and you begin GCSE coursework
• At GCSE (year 11) you finish your coursework, and study population, agriculture, and managing natural resources.