Geography
“Geography underpins a lifelong ‘conversation’ about the earth as the home of humankind.”
Geographical Association
The study of geography stimulates an interest in, and a sense of wonder about, places. It helps young people make sense of a complex and dynamically changing world. It explains where places are, how places and landscapes are formed, how people and their environment interact and how a diverse range of economies, societies and environments are interconnected. It builds on pupils' own experiences to investigate places at all scales; from the personal to the global.
“Geography encourages questioning, investigation and critical thinking about issues affecting the world and people's 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 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” - Geographical Association
Geography underpins a lifelong ‘conversation’ about the earth as the home of humankind. Geography therefore contributes to a balanced education for all our students at Bordesley Green Girls’ School.
Geography is challenging, motivating, extremely topical and engaging. In our diverse society students need, more than ever before, to understand other people and cultures.
The Geography Department at Bordesley Green Girls' School and Sixth Form believes that geographical knowledge, concepts and skills are essential components of a broad and balanced curriculum. Geography makes a major contribution to students’ physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, what other subject tells us so much about the great issues of our age?
Geography must be a rigorous study of the real world. It must seek explanations about how the world works and help us think about alternative futures.
Students who study Geography at B.G.G.S will be well-rounded individuals, developing many transferable skills from across the curriculum. They display empathy towards others and can critically think about issues facing the world and apply them across a range of geographical scales. The students will perceive their place in the world and take the knowledge and understanding gained into their future.
‘Geography is concerned with the study of places, the human and physical processes which shape them and the people who live in them. It helps students to make sense of their surroundings and to gain a better appreciation and understanding of the variety of physical and human conditions on the earth’s surface.’ KS3 to KS5 Geography at BGGS will engage and develop students’ skills and knowledge and provide an excellent platform for their future education and careers.
