Humanities Key Stage 4
Our curriculum for all three subject areas follow the GCSE specifications attached below. All 3 subject areas cover a broad and deep view of key concepts and events. Alongside the key knowledge to be delivered, students will have regular opportunities to develop their knowledge through the study of current events and emotive issues.
Exam Specifications
AQA GCSE Geography
Year 7
Year 8
Year 8
Year 9
Reading for Pleasure - Geography
| Book Title | Publishing Information | What's it about? |
| Kick - Mitch Johnson | 9781474928151 | Set in Jakarta, when Budi’s dreams of escaping poverty through football stardom abruptly end, his life spirals as he finds himself owing money to a very dangerous man. But through sheer force of will and determination, he resolves to put everything right. Recommended for year 7 & 8 students. |
| His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman | 9780375847226 | Northern Lights: when Lyra finds out there’s an expedition to find other worlds very different to her own, a chain of events catapults Lyra into several perilous journeys and a search for the truth. The Subtle Knife: Will has killed a man and is on the run in a parallel world. When he meets Lyra – with her cunning and his determination, they set out to find Will’s long lost father. The Amber Spyglass: Will and Lyra have become separated but must find each other to prevent dark forces from taking over their worlds, and every other world. Recommended for year 8 & 9 students. |
| Welcome to Nowhere - Elizabeth Laird | 9781509840472 | Omar dreams of being a successful businessman and ruling the world. But living in Syria, this 12-year-old’s dreams are set in a time and place where things can change rapidly – especially when his older brother finds himself in a dangerous situation and the whole family has to flee to safety. Recommended for all KS3 students. |
| The Flame Trees of Thika - Elspeth Huxley | 9780140017151 | An autobiography of Elspeth’s life in traditional Kenya. Recommended for year 8 & 9 students. |
| Z for Zachariah - Robert C. O’Brien | 9780006710813 | Ann Burden has survived a nuclear war by living in a valley free of radiation. But when the only other person she knows becomes threatening, she decides to leave the valley to see if anyone else has survived. Recommended for all KS3 students. |
Reading for Pleasure - Religious Education
| Book Title | Publishing Information | What's it about? |
| The Kids Book of World Religions Paperback - Jennifer Glossop | 9781554539819 | The book looks at the histories, scriptures, places of worship, religious leaders, gods and major festivals that are the foundations of many of the world's religions. |
| The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - C.S. Lewis | 9780006716631 | During the World War II bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy (Georgie Henley) finds a wardrobe that transports her to a magical world called Narnia. |
| Buddhism for kids - Emily Griffith Burke | 978164152397 | Using easy-to-follow meditations for kids, interactive activities, and vivid retellings of classic Buddhist stories, Buddhism for Kids brings the Dharma, or Buddhist teachings, to kids. |
Text Books
| Title | Publisher | ISBN |
| KS3 Geography Complete Revision & Practice (with Online Edition) | CGP | 9781841463926 |
| KS3 History Complete Revision & Practice (with Online Edition) | CGP | 9781841463919 |
| KS3 Religious Education Complete Revision & Practice (with Online Edition) | CGP | 9781782941859 |
Websites
| Website Address | Description of what is offered | Password |
| KS3 Geography – BBC Bitesize | Covers all aspects of the national curriculum | N/A |
| KS3 History – BBC Bitesize | Covers all aspects of the national curriculum | N/A |
| KS3 Religious Studies – BBC Bitesize | Covers all aspects of the national curriculum | N/A |
| www.senecalearning.co.uk | Revision website which quizzes students on key knowledge. | N/A – Students must sign up and they can then access different subjects. |
Enrichment
We encourage all of our pupils to engage in enrichment and extra curricular activities in school. We are currently offering the following enrichment in KS3 but for up to date information, please consult the latest edition of the Parent Newsletter.
| Club or Activity | When & Where | Who can I ask for more information? |
| Environment Committee | Monday 3-3.30pm - A208 | Miss McSporran |
| KS3 History club | Monday 3-3.30pm - A105 | Mr Procter |
| KS3 Christian Union | Tuesday 3-3.30pm - C108 | Mr Ernest |