Geography KS3 Borders Scheme of Work

This scheme of work encompasses many different concepts but looks at borders as a lens to think about migration, globalisation and identity. The whole scheme of work is about inspiring students to debate and have empathy of different individuals lives.

Borders shape the way we see ourselves and how we interact with others. Examples of borders include national borders, language borders or religious borders. Borders can be used to define and separate ‘us’ (those people who belong within certain borders) and ‘them’ (those who are outside).

Understanding how borders are used to define our own identities in relation to other people allows us to recognise this process. Studying different types of borders and how we cross them can help us to improve our understanding of intercultural contact, which always involves interactions across some kind of border.