Gifted and Talented - Geography
Identifying students
We look for students who are able to do the following;
1) Understand concepts clearly, so they can apply their understanding to new situations
2) Communicate effectively both in writing and orally
3) Express their understanding, in writing, in an articulate way
4) Use and effectively interpret maps, graphs, diagrams
5) Develop their own ideas
6) Show a thirst for knowledge
7) Think independently
8) Be able to express their own opinions articulately and appreciate the opinions of others
9) Be able to transfer knowledge from other subjects and the wider world
10) Be a creative and original thinker
Extension Activities
All lessons plans include opportunities for extension activities. Please see your geography teacher or Miss V Murphy if you have any queries
Extra- curricular activities
School Visits
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Year Group
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Visit details
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Date
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7
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Medieval Re-enactment Day - As part of Humanities Specialism all Year 7 students involved in various activities to increase their knowledge and understanding of the medieval period and to improve their empathy skills. Canterbury Trip
As part of Humanities Specialism all Year 7 students are involved in a day trip to Canterbury , where they visit the Cathedral, the Canterbury Tales, and go on a town trail to develop their understanding of the geography of Canterbury.
Natural History Museum
Geography trip to see the Natural Hazards exhibition in the Natural History Museum. This is a topic which students will go on to study in Year 8.
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8 |
Trip to Walton on the NazeThis trip is used to enhance students understanding of coastal processes and the management issues surrounding eroding coastlines.
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October |
11 |
Trip to the Emirates stadium
This trip forms part of their coursework for the GIS unit.
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Spring term |
12 |
Trip to the South Coast
An overnight trip which gives students the opportunity to visit the stretch of coastline form Durdle Door to Hurst castle Spit, which they study in class and is aimed at improving their exam performance
Trip to Teesside
A 5 day trip to Teesside which has been designed to cover a variety of exam based topics including a study of the River Tees, quality of life in Middlesbrough , town centre regeneration, and a study in the North Yorkshire Moors National park
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After school clubs and enrichment activities
Year Group |
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Date/Venues |
7&8 |
Geography Club
Wide variety of activities available (creative pieces – role plays, detective work, use of GCSE materials etc.) |
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8 |
BBC News School Report
As part of the Humanities Specialism, and in co-operation with the BBC , selected students take part in planning their own news stories and filming interviews. This preparation leads into an actual “news day” where students simulate what would happen in an actual news day with designated presenters, news readers, sound technicians and camera people. The resulting news programmes will be entered into a nationwide competition and shown on the BBC news web site.
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Thursdays (Spring term) |
9 |
Humanities Challenge
Students are working on a project with the theme “A day to remember”. The best ones from the school will be entered into a National competition run by the Specialist Schools Trust.
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Tuesdays (Spring Term) ( Geog 2) |
All GCSE classes |
Coursework Clinics
Where students have the opportunity to complete coursework and receive additional help form teachers.
Revision classes
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Ongoing (Geog 1 & 2)
Every Monday on the Summer Term (Geog 1 & 2)
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Useful resources
ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/
Staff contact details
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Name
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e-mail
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Vicky Murphy
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MurphyV@babbey.bardaglea.org.uk
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