During this course you will have the opportunity to:
- Broaden your knowledge of real world issues and events
- Develop as an effective and independent learner
- Apply your learning to the real world through fieldwork and out-of-classroom learning
During the course you will study the following topics:
- Dynamic Planet – climate change, earthquake and volcanoes, water world, coastal change, extreme climates
- People and the Planet – population, resources, making a living, changing cities, world at work and development issues
- Geography skills - investigations and enquiry, decision making, ICT, GIS and mapping, communication and fieldwork skills.
During the course you will be expected to complete the following assignments/pieces of coursework:
You will complete two written exams (1 hour each and modular, available in Year 10 and 11) – worth 25% each.
You will also have a decision making exercise based around a resource pack you are given to study before the exam. This will focus on a key issue eg Antartica or Climate Change. There is a 1 hour exam worth 25% - modular, available in Year 10 and 11)
You will carry out a piece of fieldwork and write an investigation report. 25% of GCSE and done in Year 11.
The examination board in this subject is: Edexcel B
The levels of entry available to you in this subject are: Higher and Foundation
The assessment for this subject is:
Coursework 25%
Written Papers (including Decision Making Exercise) 75%
If you would like more information about this subject you should see:
Mr Green, Mr Edwards, Miss Wakelam
Who should study this subject?
- Any pupil who has an interest in environmental and real world issues
- Pupils who have an enquiring mind, enjoy problem solving and looking at ways of resolving issues.
- Pupils who enjoy learning outside the classroom
- Pupils wishing to study A level or college courses in geography, sciences, law, and media
