We live in a world of amazing beauty,
infinite complexity and rigorous challenge. Geography is the subject which
opens the door to this dynamic world and prepares each one of us for the role
of global citizen in the 21st century. Through studying geography,
people of all ages begin to appreciate how places and landscapes are formed,
how people and environments interact, what consequences arise from our everyday
decisions, and what a diverse range of cultures and societies exist and
interconnect.
Geography is a subject which builds on young people’s own
experiences, helping them to formulate questions, develop their intellectual
skills and find answers to issues affecting their lives. It introduces them to
distinctive investigative tools such as maps, fieldwork and the use of powerful
digital communication technologies. It opens their eyes to the beauty and
wonder around them and acts as a source of inspiration and creativity.
More
than this, it ensures that they appreciate the complexity of attitudes and
values which shape the way we use and misuse the environment. Through
geography, people learn to value and care for the planet and all its inhabitants.
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