Geography at Kimbolton School
Geography at Kimbolton School
Geography sits comfortably between the sciences and humanities. It is the study of the physical and human environments and the inter-relationship between the two.
At Kimbolton we embrace the traditional geography of places but enhance the curriculum with stimulating and thought-provoking field trips or activities for all year groups.
We use specific countries and locations to give pupils real-life examples of the geographical issues faced by people.
Beyond the classroom
We run field trips for each year group:
- First Form: field trip to Hampton Hargate to look at urban expansion on a greenfield site.
- Second Form: visit to Cadbury World to look at fair trade and globalisation.
- Third Form: bio-geographical trip to Whipsnade Zoo to examine different environments and adaptations.
- Fourth and Fifth Forms: local geographical investigation for the controlled assessment (changes every year).
- Sixth Form:
– River studies on the River Chess to look at the changes along a course of a river from the source to the mouth;
– Trip to the Milton Keynes Discovery Centre to study the concept of sustainable settlements;
– Visit to Holme Nature Reserve, Hunstanton, to study the concept of plant succession in response to changing environmental conditions;
– Trip to Iceland to look at plate tectonics, glaciation, and settlements in harsh environments. - The department also fully supports our Ghana Partnership and encourages students to participate in this valuable cultural exchange.
