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G.C.S.E. Geography

The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever done before. Geography explains why, and helps to prepare you for those changes. Geography tackles the big issues:

• environmental responsibility
• our global interdependence
• cultural understanding and

tolerance

• commerce, trade and industry.

Geographical study fosters these qualities and provides a firm basis for life-long learning. The transferable skills which geography fosters are an asset in the complex world of employment today. Geography is about the future and encourages flexible thinking.

Why should you choose Geography?

• Architect
• Town planner
• Social Worker
• Housing Developer
• Natural Disaster Manager
• Weather Forecaster
• Travel Agent
• Accountant
• Market Researcher
• Lawyer
• Civil servant
• Environmental health
• Armed forces
• Emergency services
• Crime statistical analysis
• Prime Minister
• Pilot
• Travel writer
• Landscape Gardener
• Photographer
• Journalist
• TV presenter
• Teacher
• Map writer

On average 78% of GCSE Geography students get an A*-C The number of students who currently take Geography in the 6th Form is around 27!

Geographers enter a very wide range of career areas and put simply there is no such thing as a geography job, just jobs that Geographers do.

What job can I do with a GCSE in Geography?

Is it relevant and is it useful?

• Geography is highly regarded by universities

and employers

• It is the only subject that crosses both the

arts and the sciences

• Huge growth area in the job market.
• You will struggle to find a day when a geography

related subject is not in the news

Weather and Climate Globalisation Development & cultural geographies Energy and Resources Climate Change

Is it useful?

“Studying geography arms graduates with a mix of skills employers want to see: Geography students generally do well in terms of their relatively low unemployment rates. You could attribute this to the fact that the degree helps develop a whole range of employability skills including numeracy, teamwork through regular field trips, analytical skills in the lab and a certain technical savviness through using various specialist computing

• applications. Also, the subject area in itself cultivates a

world view and a certain cultural sensitivity. These all help a geographer to stand out in the labour market.”

Nick Keeley is director of the Careers Service at Newcastle University

What will be taught

Unit 1 – Physical environment Tectonics, Tropical storms, Rivers, Coasts, Ecosystems Unit 2 – Human interactions Urban issues, Economic Development, Resources Unit 3 – Geographical skills and issues Maps, graphs, maths, field trips, current issues – pre release

Coastal Landscapes & Processes River Landscapes & Processes Weather hazards & climate change Ecosystems, biodiversity & management

The physical processes at work on the coast Coastal landforms: headlands and bays, caves, arches, cliffs, stacks, wave cut platforms, beaches, spits How human activities (urbanisation, agriculture and industry) have affected coastal landscapes Coastal defences, sea walls, groynes, rip rap, beach nourishment and

• ffshore reefs)

River systems develop characteristic landforms and channel shapes from source to mouth These characteristics result from processes of erosion, transport and deposition River flooding has natural causes, but flooding may be made worse by human activities Flood management involves both traditional hard engineering and more modern, integrated and sustainable approaches.

The pattern of plates and plate movements Reasons why earthquakes cause so much death and damage Formation of volcanoes Living with tectonic hazards – 3P’s and the benefits of volcanic activity

The features of the global atmospheric circulation. Reasons why tropical cyclones are natural weather hazards Climate of the UK today Extreme weather conditions associated with drought.

The distribution of global biomes reflects climate as well as other factors The biosphere acts as a life support system The biosphere is being degraded by humans Management measures are being used to conserve the biosphere and make human use of it more sustainable

Urban Issues and Challenges Changing economic world Energy Resource Management

People vary in their perception of what makes a good living space People in different parts of the world are attracted to live in different kinds of living space Current demands for living space are rising, placing pressure on the quality of different living spaces Different strategies exist to enable future living spaces to become more sustainable

How development is measured in different ways

• The range of

international strategies that attempt to reduce uneven development. Impact of uneven development on the quality of life in

• different parts of

the world Positive and negative social, economic and environmental impacts of rapid development

The composition of the UK’s energy mix How technology (fracking) can resolve energy resource shortages. Why renewable and non-renewable energy resources require sustainable management. How and why global demand and supply has changed over the past 100 years

Physical: Rivers fieldwork Human: Urban fieldwork Synoptic Element: UK Challenge – impact of Physical and Human Geography on the UK

Iceland in Year 12/13 River study Cardingmill Valley Y10 Coasts and tourism… trip to the beach…Y9 UK Residential trip in Y12 Urban fieldwork in B’ham..Y10

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How will your course be assessed?

Paper 1: Living with the physical environment Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment Paper 3: Geographical applications Hazards Ecosystems Rivers and Coasts Geographical skills Urban Issues Economic world Water management Geographical Skills Issue evaluation Fieldwork Geographical Skills Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 88 marks (including 3 marks for SPaG and specialist terminology) 35% of GCSE Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 88 marks (including 3 marks for SPaG) 35% of GCSE Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes 76 marks (including 6 marks for SPaG) 30% of GCSE Pre-release resources booklet made available 12 weeks before Paper 3 exam

Remember………………………

• The exam includes multiple-choice

questions, short open, open response, calculations, 9-mark and 12-mark extended writing questions.

You MUST be able to write fluently and at length to maximise marks in the written exam

Ask a GCSE Geographer…

Is it fun? Some of the topics are better than others, like all subjects – but I think the topics about natural disasters, flooding and tropical storms have been the most fun. I also loved the trip to Shropshire! Sam, Year 11 Is it hard? I found it harder in Year 9 than Year 10/11 because we carried on topics from Year 8 and 9. But, all GCSE’s are hard work. The teachers are always there to help so I know where to come and ask questions if I don’t understand. Jordan, Year 11 Are you glad you took it at GCSE? Yes, I am glad I chose Geography at GCSE, it has made me far more interested in what is going on around the world. I am looking forward to studying it at A Level next year. Hannah, Year 11

In summary……..

• Has a proven track record of exam

success

• Your child’s teaching & learning will be

good-outstanding

• Excellent experiences outside the

classroom

• Qualification that is recognised as a

‘strong’ GCSE & A level

“Studying geography arms graduates with a mix of skills employers want to see.” “Geography students don't have a set career path like other subjects with higher unemployment.”

I Geography!

“Geography students hold the key to the world's problems” Michael Palin