The Joy of Statistics

Year 9 argue their point!

At the Hayfield we expect students to start GCSEs at the beginning of Y9. This has numerous benefits, but also some glaring disadvantages. One such example was in today's Y9 lesson on climate change, thanks to the brilliant guys at The University of Sheffield (no bias intended) it is easy to highlight trends across the globe, especially related to carbon emissions. And this image was easily interpreted  however some vocal sections of the class did not grasp the rather basic idea that as a nation we are far more densely populated in relation to land mass than say the US.

Note to all Y9D students...I am not saying that we have a bigger population than America, just larger relative per sq mile. So be aware of the use and wording of statistics...

© Copyright SASI Group (University of Sheffield) and Mark Newman (University of Michigan).

This next image gives more detail about population density within the UK itself, when looking at Population Dynamics this image may be used again, so keep your eyes peeled. We encourage you to explore the fabulous website www.worldmapper.org if you fancy playing around with cartography.

Welcome to The Geography Department!

Welcome Hayfield School geography students to your very own personal web page designed to support the work that you will carry out whilst studying at Hayfield. This page will provide you information related directly to your course and the topics that you are currently studying. 

Hopefully the blog will also act as a place for you to ask any extra questions associated with the lessons that you have studied at school. It is intended that this page will include any extra relevant reading/ information based upon the topics that are currently being studied within school. 

We may also post important information about current deadlines and examination information as and when the information is provided. On occasion we may also post updates on homework and coursework. However it is also intended to provide hints/tips and possibly jokes (on fun Friday) to allow you to enjoy the world around us.

So from everyone involved with this blog, enjoy the subject and keep your eyes open....

Mr. Johnson, Miss. Whetstone and Miss. Gibson