Year 7 Impress Geography Teachers with Their Contour Models

Flashing lights on Pendle Hill helped Millie’s design be crowned winner of the annual Year 7 Geography Contours Competition.

Year 7 pupils were given a project by geography teacher Mr Momoniat to create a 3D contour model of a landscape.

The competition was run in each Year 7 class, guided by their geography teacher, where they explored the intricacies of topographic maps and translated them into physical form.

Millie admitted she did have some help off her dad with hers!

“My dad and I love making models. We used Pendle Hill as it’s easier to picture and base it all around that, as well as make it to scale.

“We added the flashing lights with a battery in the corner which makes it stand out.”

Aleysha came second. She said: “It took me around four hours to make mine with wood, wood paint and wood glue. I enjoyed the challenge, especially as I like geography.”

Manny, who won his class 7W2, said: “I have climbed Cat Bells, it’s my favourite mountain, so my model is based on that. There is Derwent Water on it and the forest at the bottom. It helped that I based it on something I knew.”

Phoebe came third and hers was an Eco-Peak, all based around recycling.

“In geography, there is a lot of talk about the environment so I used old items to make my contour model. I was pleased to come third.”

Imogen won her class 7W1 and said: “I used my imagination and made mine from polystyrene. It helped me learn more about contours.”

Geography teacher, Mr Momoniat rounded off by saying, “Another year of fantastic Contour Models is in the books! 

“Our students did an amazing job sharing their strengths and learning stories, helping teachers better understand and support each student. This work has strengthened connections across classrooms and created more personalised, meaningful learning experiences. We’re proud of the effort put in by everyone and excited to build on this success in the year ahead”

Other class winners: 7E2 Alba P, 7E3 Corey F, 7E1 Spencer I.