Year 8 Geography

During year 8, pupils will follow five modules of work.

Weather and Climate

Weather extremes
Weather patterns in the UK
Weather Survey
Hydrological Cycle
Types of rainfall
Weather systems

Population

Local population investigation
UK population distribution
World population growth
Migration - USA
Population issues - aging, aids, life expectancy, etc

Tropical Rainforests

Location of tropical rainforest
Equatorial climate
Tropical rainforest flora and fauna
Amazon case study
Use of the rainforest
Future scenarios
Global warming

Kenya Enquiry

Location in Africa
Natural landscapes
Nairobi study
Traditional tribes
Touism in Kenya
Trade
Sustainable development
Future scenatios

Coasts

Weathering and erosion at the coast
Processes of erosion, transportation and deposition
Decision making on coastal defences