1. Learning Objective: To have an understanding of what geography is To be able to work co-operatively with other students Title: What is Geography?

2. Introduction to Geography What is Geography?

3. Introductory Activities ITT (Individual thinking time) – List three things you know about Geography A/B PW (Paired Work) – Share your ideas with your partner

4. Focused Thinking – The 5 w’s in Geography (and a h!) What is Geography? When have I used geographical knowledge and skills? Where are the places I have studied in Geography? Why is Geography important? Who is Geography important to? How can I use geography in the future? ITT – What? When? Where? Why? Who? How? A/B PW

5. What have I studied in Geography? What do I want to study? Which topic did you enjoy studying the most? Give reasons for your answer. What topics would you like to study in Geography? Give reasons for your answer. TOP TIP: When you give reasons you should use words like because e.g. the reason for this is because.