Geography
Sarah Campbell joined Wetherby Prep School in September 2010. She has a BA in Geography from the University of Durham and gained her PGCE from Canterbury Christchurch. She is keen to instil a curiosity in the boys about the world around them and acquire a passion for maps!
In Years 4 and 5 the boys learn basic geographical concepts and skills that will be further reinforced as they move further through the school. During their time in these two years, the boys should experience some basic fieldwork conducted around the school site.
In Year 6, the boys will start work on the Common Entrance syllabus. Boys study 6 topics; geomorphological processes, plate tectonics, environmental issues, settlement, economic activity and weather and climate. We also study Ordnance Survey maps in detail. In Year 7, the boys will visit Slapton Ley Field Study Centre to complete the coursework component of the CE syllabus.
Throughout the five years, locational geography is constantly reinforced in the lessons as well as an appreciation of the changing environment in which we live.
