We live in an increasingly globalised world. The Geography curriculum at KS3 has been designed with the intent to open minds to life beyond the locality, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to be responsible citizens in the 21^st century. By focusing on place, we will bring together the key geographical issues of the current time, looking at the interaction between the physical and human in order to enable students to understand some of the current threats to the world in which we live. We will look at some of the darker aspects of geography, including modern day slavery, human trafficking and resource exploitation in order to address misconceptions and encourage students to be critical thinkers, with the ability to consider different viewpoints with due respect and deliberation. We aim to open students minds to the possibilities and opportunities afforded to them by living in a globalised world, in order that they may gain the skills to become truly global citizens.