Humanities

Why choose this subject?

Geography is a broad academic subject which will open up options for students in the future. Employers and universities see geography as a robust academic subject rich in skills, knowledge and understanding. As a subject linking the arts and the sciences it is highly flexible and has links with numerous subjects on the curriculum. Geography will help students to develop their communication and teamwork skills, as often they will work on group projects. Students also develop their research and analysis skills including, IT, lab and fieldwork, which means they will be able to collect and look for patterns in data. These transferable skills will enable students to become positive members of society and they will be aware of the problems the world faces and Geography will hopefully inspire them to make positive live choices.

What will your child will learn?

A broad and ambitious curriculum has been created to enable students to gain an insight into Physical and Human Geography. There are too many topics to list but here is an example of some of the key concepts that students at Cloughwood will study at KS3 and in more depth in KS4

·       Physical geography: The study of the earth and its natural elements. Volcanoes, earthquakes, atmosphere, climate, landscapes, and erosion

·         Human geography: How we (humans) interact with the world. Economics, tourism, population, globalisation, and more

What your child will gain from this subject

Students will be able to develop their understanding of our world when studying Geography. Below is a list of some of the things students will gain from studying Geography:

1.      Geography helps us understand basic physical systems that affect everyday life: How water cycles and ocean currents work are all explained with Geography and how this helps to prevent natural disasters

2.      To learn the location of places and the physical and cultural characteristics of those places in order to develop our understanding of the world

3.        To appreciate Earth as the homeland of humankind and provide insight for wise management decisions about how the planet’s resources should be used

4.         To understand global interdependence and to become a better global citizen

LOTC

 Geography at Cloughwood Academy tries to incorporate as much Learning Outside the Classroom as we can whilst still fulfilling the requirements of the curriculum. 

Some examples include: – 

·       Fieldwork collecting data to see trends and anomalies

·       Visits to local beaches to see erosion and beach management first-hand

·       City-centre visits to explore the Human Geography

The Geography department is always looking for new and imaginative ways to engage students in Geographical investigation outside of the classroom.

Why choose this subject?

History is a subject which does not merely exist on the page or in the classroom but all around us too and providing pupils with the opportunity to experience the past around them is one of the best ways of making it fun and relevant. It also helps to lay the foundations for lifelong interest. Students studying History at Cloughwood will gain a wealth of transferable skills that will help them to reach their full potential in the world of work and beyond. History equips students with critical thinking skills and enables them to question both the past and the present. History fosters a love of learning and through the breadth of our curriculum we examine how events and individual shaped society through time. This knowledge will enable students to be active members of society.

What will your child will learn?

A broad and ambitious curriculum has been created to share critical historical knowledge that gives students a greater understanding of the modern world. Students are given the opportunity to study both British and international history through a chronological timeframe that focuses on key turning points from the Romans to the Modern world.

In year 7 students will start with the Romans and end with the English Civil War 1642

In year 8 students will start with the Industrial Revolution and end with the Holocaust.

In the two year, IGCSE course students will study a breadth of topics that include, Nazi Germany, The Cold War and Elizabethan England

What your child will gain from this subject

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana’s famous quote embodies the ethos of studying history at Cloughwood.

Students will gain important skills that will allow them to develop into a well-rounded individual that will be able to make a positive contribution to society.

These skills include

·       Develop an understanding of the world

·       Become a more rounded person

·       Develop cultural capital

·       Understand identity

·       Become inspired

·       Learn from mistakes

History is not about memorising a list of facts or dates. It requires interpretation and analysis of information around subjects which often have no right or wrong answers.  This enables students to develop and pursue their own interests in the study of history.

LOTC

 History at Cloughwood Academy tries to incorporate as much Learning Outside the Classroom as we can whilst still fulfilling the requirements of the curriculum. 

Some examples include: – 

·       Visiting many of the Museums in Liverpool

·       Re-enacting famous battles from History

·       WW1 Battlefields visit

·       Participating in Holocaust Memorial events

·       Imperial War Museum North Visit

    The History department is always looking for new and imaginative ways to engage students in historical investigation.