Geography
Geography
Aims of the Department
The Humanities Department at Fulham Boys School comprises of Geography and History. Our aim is to develop enquiring minds which are capable of addressing the most complex issues with the critical eye of an historian - probing sources and questioning interpretations, drawing parallels and considering consequences - and the critical eye of a geographer - identifying patterns and investigating process, examining examples and guaguing approaches.
By the end of the Year 9 boys in both History and Geography will have had the opportunity to explore a wide range of ideas, events and issues as well as developing the skills that underpin each subject.

Our approach to lessons
The approach to teaching and learning in Geography at the Fulham Boys School is designed to equip boys with the knowledge, skills and understanding to address the complex environmental, social and economic issues facing tomorrow’s world. The curriculum provides boys with a comprehensive understanding of the physical processes which shape our natural world and gives them the opportunity to learn how to critically evaluate the human and physical challenges that arise as humanity continues its strive for progress.

Year 7 curriculum
Autumn Term: Coasts, Geographical Skills
Spring Term: Weather and Climate, Migration
Summer Term: Urban and Rural Change
Year 8 curriculum
Autumn Term: Plate Tectonics, Poverty and Development
Spring Term: Urbanisation, Rivers
Summer Term: Tropical Rainforest Ecosystems
Year 9 curriculum
Autumn Term: Conflict and Development, Food Security
Spring Term: River Management, Coastal Management
Summer Term: Extreme Weather
Year 10 curriculum
GCSE EXAM BOARD: OCR B Geography for Enquiring Minds
Autumn Term: Global Hazards, Climate Change, Distinctive Landscapes (Coasts)
Spring Term: Distinctive Landscapes (Rivers), Sustaining Ecosystems
Summer Term: Urban Futures
Year 11 Curriculum
GCSE EXAM BOARD: OCR B Geography for Enquiring Minds
Autumn Term: Dynamic Development, UK in the 21st Century
Spring Term: Resource Reliance
Year 12 Curriculum
A LEVEL EXAM BOARD: OCR GEOGRAPHY
Autumn Term: Coastal Landscapes, Earth’s Life Support Systems
Spring Term: Changing Spaces; Making Places, Global Migration
Summer Term: Power and Borders, Fieldwork: Independent Investigation
Year 13 Curriculum
A LEVEL EXAM BOARD: OCR GEOGRAPHY
Autumn Term: Exploring Oceans, Climate Change
Spring Term: Exploring Oceans, Climate Change
Department Staff
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Duncan Craig - Head of Geography d.craig@fulhamboysschool.org.uk
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Simon Kellie - Deputy Head Teacher, Geography Teacher
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Fatimah Akhtar - Geography Teacher
We give students opportunities to be enterprising through taking risks, becoming daring, developing resilience, being team players, and building tenacity.