Geography explains the past, illuminates the present and prepares us for the future. What could be
more important than that?
All places and spaces have a history behind them, shaped by humans, Earth, and climate. Studying
geography gives a meaning and awareness to places and spaces. It is the study of real places at
different scales. We investigate how people are influenced by and affect their environment.
Geography explores the relationship between Earth and its people!
Our Geography curriculum aims to create a sense of awe and wonder among our students about the
world around them. They develop as individuals to question the world around them and ask the
important questions. We aim to create critical consumers and global citizens that move on to live
sustainable lives, well after leaving Montgomery!
We aim to provide an ambitious curriculum that boasts both breadth of study and depth of
investigation, promoting cultural capital for all. Our curriculum supports achievement for every
student, regardless of ability as they are able to access the curriculum through structured support
and scaffolded learning. Students learn how to research, present, debate and discuss sensitive topic
areas with their peers, building social, emotional and empathetic skills that will benefit them moving
forward.
Our students are assessed through the completion of frequent knowledge check exercises. Here, key
knowledge is tested routinely to identify gaps in pupils' understanding. In extended-independent
writing tasks, students are expected to use developed statements and key geographical vocabulary.
Students will complete two summative exams annually, testing knowledge across multiple topics.
In Year 7, we begin by looking at what affects the climate of a place, investigating why parts of the
UK have different climates. Students learn where we get our energy from and discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy. We learn why some countries are more
developed than others, using the continent of Africa as a case study. In our final unit, pupils gain an
insight into why Geology rocks.
In Year 8, pupils learn why our Earth is such a restless planet. Students learn how forces that create
volcanoes can also create mountains, giving rise to some of the biggest rivers in the world. Both the
physical and human Geography of India is explored throughout year 8. We explore a range of
exciting tourist destinations and reflect on how humans impact various environments.
Year 9 students evaluate why more familiar tourist destinations may need protection from the sea.
We investigate the physical and human characteristics of China, as well as its social and
environmental issues. Pupils learn how globalization has occurred at a range of scales and uncover
the darker side to global supply chains. The final topic in Year 9 investigates a global issue. Currently
pupils try to understand how global resources can insight conflict.
Year 10 and 11 study the AQA GCSE course looking at physical topics such as natural hazards, global
ecosystems, rivers and coasts. And human topics of urban challenges, economic development and
resource management. All these topics are designed to allow students to travel the world from their
classroom, by exploring case studies in the UK and beyond. Students are taken on educational visits
to see “Geography in action” and complete fieldwork. They visit Cleveleys in Year 11 to observe and
measure the effectiveness of coastal management strategies and Liverpool in Year 10 to assess the
success of the urban regeneration project Liverpool 1.
Geography Curriculum Overview
