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Geography Department

Introduction

The Geography department at Ebbw Fawr Learning Community is a cohesive unit, providing a useful insight into the world around us. The aims and influence of the Geography department stretch well beyond the classroom, involving pupils in a wide variety of practical exercises and fieldwork.

Geography is a subject that encompasses many different life skills, from map interpretation to statistics and economics.

Geography is a popular choice for pupils at GCSE and further education.

In Geography, you will develop skills in:

  • Analytical thought;
  • Speaking and listening skills;
  • Use GIS computer systems and conduct fieldwork;
  • An understanding of the contexts in which texts are written;
  • The power of the imagination;
  • The value of human relationships;
  • The nature of human experience;
  • Develop your written and numerical skills;

Geography Department


Subject Leader
Mr. C. Walters


Geography Teachers
Mr. M. Thomas
Mr. L. Jones

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"There is an eternal landscape, a geography of the soul; we search for its outlines all our lives."

Josephine Hart

Why study Geography?

Geography is well known as a subject that links to all other subjects in the curriculum, so a GCSE in Geography is a stepping stone to a whole range of opportunities.

A good grade will help to move you on to any AS, Applied A Level or BTEC course. You may want to continue your study of geography or take a course such as a BTEC National in Travel and Tourism which has a more work related approach.

The skills you  develop can lead you to employment opportunities in journalism, media, engineering, Armed Forces, ICT, travel & tourism, environmental management, marketing, business management and teaching.

Geographers are everywhere!

Courses
Qualifications
Resources
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Courses

Geography is taken by all students at Key Stage 3 and is an option at Key Stage 4. Pupils who choose Geography as an option will study GCSE Geography. 

Resources

Geography encompasses a variety of ICT based resources within the lessons through the use of laptops and chromebooks. We also use specialist data mapping tools, to create rich GIS (“Graphical Information System”) maps to analyze spatial information, edit data in maps, and present the results of all these operations. 

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