Year 8 Geography
READING TASKS
Prisoners of Geography - Childrens Edition by Tim Marshall
How did the USA become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries rich while others are so poor?
Find the answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography has shaped the history of our world.
World without Fish by Mark Kurlansky
Can you imagine a world without fish? It's not as crazy as it sounds. But if we keep doing things the way we've been doing things, fish could become extinct within fifty years. So let's change the way we do things .
India: One Man's Journey Across The Subcontinent by Sanjeev Bhaskar
Exotic and diverse, richly colourful and endlessly complex – India is one of the most exciting countries to visit in the world today. Sanjeev Bhaskar delves deeper into what makes this country so fascinating, perplexing and often challenging to visit.
Where on Earth? Geography without the Boring Bits by James Doyle
This book is Jam-packed with all of geography's greatest hits, with all the boring bits taken out. From lava-spewing volcanoes to cool ways to remember the world's highest mountains, longest rivers and most desolate deserts - plus all the countries and continents in which these fantastic features are found.
WRITING TASKS
Africa and its Nations
Write an argument about why it is important to not consider Africa as one country. Reference the colonial past, and the diversity of different African nations in your answer.
Geographies of Development
Singapore - 2030 Plan
Write an overview of how Singapore is planning to be more sustainable by 2030.
Population and Migration
UKs Changing Weather
Write an argument about why the weather in the UK is becoming more extreme.
Weather and Climate
Tuvalu - Flooding
Write an A4 summary of coastal flooding in Tuvalu. Consider the human and physical factors that contribute to coastal flood risk.
Coastal Landscapes
Challenges Ahead for the Subcontinent
Write a short essay on the biggest challenges than need to be overcome in the subcontinent in the next ten years. Make sure you justify your answer, and consider different issues.
Geographies of the Subcontinent
LISTENING TASKS
Poverty in Africa
Listen to the audio series on Poverty in Africa, looking at the relationship with colonial powers and their exploitation of the continents.
Geographies of Development
Cities and Migration
Listen to the BBC podcast on 'Cities and Migration'
Population and Migration
Extreme Weather
Listen to the BBC podcast 'Extreme Weather'
Weather and Climate
Losing Louisiana
Listen to a BBC Sounds Podcast on 'Losing Louisiana' looking into coastal erosion and the impacts this has on local communities
Coastal Landscapes
Indian Floods
Listen to the BBC podcast 'Indian Floods'
Geographies of the Subcontinent
WATCHING TASKS
BBC - Coast
Watch episodes from the BBC's documentary series 'Coast', which illustrates the importance of coastlines for the people who live there.
BBC - India
Watch the BBC documentary series 'India with Danjeev Bhaskar' to help explore the diverse environments and cultures of the world's second most populous nation.
Geographies of the Subcontinent
Our Plant
Watch the 'Our Planet' docu-series narrated by David Attenborough on Netflix. this explores the impacts of climate change on different ecosystems around the world, an examines the concept of 'tipping points'.
Weather and Climate
RESEARCH TASKS
Africa and its Nations
Research why it is important to view Africa not as one country, but as a series of diverse and different nations.
Geographies of Development
Coast Erosion - Why?
Research into the Holderness Coast. Why is it eroding so quickly?
Coastal Landscapes
Monsoons
Research into the importance of the monsoon season to civilisation in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Geographies of the Subcontinent
TRIPS AND VISITS
Museum of London
Visit the Museum of London to explore the opportunities it provides as a 'World City'
Population and Urbanisation
Science Museum
Visit the Science Museum and go to the 'Atmosphere' exhibits. In 2023, a new exhibit called 'Future Planet' examines the impacts of climate change.
Weather and Climate
Why Not? While you there check out the exhibitions that cover Science & Maths too.
Lyme Regis Museum
Visit the Lyme Regis Museum in Dorset, and perhaps make a trip the famous 'Old Harry Rocks' to see coastal erosion in action!
CREATIVE TASKS
A Wind Vane
Make your own wind vane using the link provided. Use Google Maps to work out the direction the wind is blowing. Create a short video recording your findings and share this with your teacher.
Weather and Climate
A Formation
Create a cave, arch, stack and stump formation by cutting it out of a madeira cake. Take a picture and show this to your teacher
Example from another school, click here
Coastal Landscapes
Poster Challenge
Produce a A3 case study poster outlining all you have learnt about the geography on China in this place study unit.
Geographies of the Subcontinent