Curriculum Intent

"Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future. It opens the door to our dynamic world and prepares each of us for the role of global citizens in the 21st century." (RGS) 

At Sir Thomas Wharton Academy our intent when teaching Geography is to inspire all our students to develop a deep curiosity, fascination and deep-rooted understanding of our human and physical world, and its complex interactions in its ever-changing state. We aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to become responsible empathetic global citizens, who are capable of displaying critical thinking, demonstrating spatial awareness, and actively showing environmental responsibility and develop a lifelong passion for our diverse and dynamic planet.  

Geography at STWA provides a carefully sequenced, contemporary and ambitious curriculum, where challenge and creativity are at the core of our planning and high-quality delivery with passion! It is designed to reflect both national curriculum requirements and contemporary global issues that worryingly are affecting us more and more and students are more informed of this due to improvements in communication and social media. It builds progressively on prior knowledge from KS2 experiences and deepens students' understanding of place, space, scale, and interdependence. We aim to foster ‘bigger thinking’ by providing opportunities to allow the students to relate to real life and modern-day issues. We strive to provide a sense of awe and wonder by empowering our students to become the next generation to promote change, stewardship and champion sustainability. 

The links below will take you to the 39 Week Plans for Geography: