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Geography at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 12: Images of a country

QCA

Expectations

At the end of this unit

most pupils will: describe and explain that a text/image does not show the complete picture; use a variety of methods to interpret images, eg Development Compass Rose (DCR); suggest relevant geographical questions using the DCR; identify both positive and negative images of their own locality and of Brazil and explain their own views; accurately use the terms 'stereotype' and 'sustainable development'; recognise how they might improve their observational skills

some pupils will not have made so much progress and will: recognise that a text/image does not show the complete picture; use a number of different methods to interpret images, including the DCR; begin to suggest relevant geographical questions using the DCR; describe similarities and differences in images of Brazil and the UK; describe physical and human features shown on photographs; suggest positive and negative images of their own locality and explain their own views; appreciate the meaning of 'stereotype' and 'sustainable development'; begin to recognise how they might improve their observational skills

some pupils will have progressed further and will: suggest the purpose and point of view of different texts/images; use effectively a variety of methods to interpret images, eg DCR; identify their own relevant geographical questions using the DCR; appreciate how people's different values and attitudes are reflected in their choice of positive and negative images; use accurately and exemplify the terms 'stereotype' and 'sustainable development'; identify ways of improving their observational skills


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What are these places like?
2. What feelings does the photographer create in the observer?
3. What messages are given?
4. Who has chosen these views? Why these views?
5. Do the photographs tell the whole story about a place?