United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 10 Geography
A comprehensive exploration of the physical processes shaping our world and the human activities that define our global society. Students analyze complex interactions between natural systems and human development through case studies and geographical data.
The Living World and Ecosystems
An investigation into the interdependence of climate, soil, and vegetation within global biomes.
Examining the complex layers of the rainforest and the causes of deforestation in the Amazon.
Exploring how life survives in extreme aridity and the threats posed by desertification.
Studying the balance of energy and nutrient cycling in local woodlands or ponds.
The Challenge of Natural Hazards
Analysis of tectonic and meteorological hazards and why some populations are more vulnerable than others.
Comparing the impacts of earthquakes in High Income Countries versus Low Income Countries.
Investigating the formation of tropical storms and the evidence for global climate shifts.
A look at recent flooding and drought events within the British Isles.
Physical Landscapes of the UK
Focusing on the geomorphic processes that create distinct coastal and river landscapes.
Studying the power of the sea in shaping cliffs, beaches, and spits.
Tracing the journey of a river from source to mouth and the landforms produced.
An overview of how ice shaped the upland areas of the UK during the last ice age.
Urban Issues and Challenges
Analyzing the growth of megacities and the challenges of sustainable urban living.
Case study of a city in a Newly Emerging Economy, focusing on migration and squatter settlements.
Investigating regeneration and the social disparities within major British cities.
Evaluating strategies for water, energy, and waste management in a green city.
The Changing Economic World
Exploring the development gap and how global trade influences national economies.
Measuring quality of life and understanding why some countries remain stuck in poverty.
A deep dive into the industrial growth and political influence of Nigeria.
Examining the transition to a post-industrial economy and the North-South divide.
The Challenge of Resource Management
Focusing on the global distribution and consumption of food, water, and energy.
Analyzing the unequal distribution of resources and the concept of resource security.
Exploring the impacts of industrial farming and the search for sustainable food sources.
Evaluating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.