Geography
Geography Teaching Staff
- Mr A Everton
- Mrs E Biles
- Mrs G Beard
- Miss C Evans
Key Stage 4 Aims
Students investigate the dynamic and diverse geography of the UK. It draws on a range of themes to explore the changing but distinctive physical and human environments, the processes which drive them and the challenges they create. In Year 11 the component explores the complexities of the planet and the interconnections that take place. It draws on a range of themes to examine the changing, dynamic nature of physical and human environments, the role of decision makers and the sustainable nature and management of these environments. Geographical skills are fundamental to the study and practice of geography and are integrated to the course of study. Geographical fieldwork is also a key component of their learning experience.
Content Year 10
Living in the UK today
Students investigate the dynamic and diverse geography of the UK, exploring the distinctive physical and human environments, the processes which drive them and the challenges they create.
- Landscapes of the UK
- People of the UK
- UK environmental challenges.
The world around us
The complexities of the planet and its interconnections are explored. Students examine the changing, dynamic nature of physical and human environments, the role of decision-makers and the sustainable nature and management of these environments.
- Ecosystems of the planet
- People of the planet
- Environmental threats to our planet.
Geographical skills
Geographical skills are integrated into all aspects of the subject. Learning these skills in the context of components 01 and 02 stimulates students to ‘think geographically’ and apply the skills in a range of contexts.
Key assessment details
In years 10 and 11 students will be assessed regularly using class knowledge tests, GCSE examination-style tasks, end of unit exams as well as homework. There will be a formal assessment during each year where students will be tested on the main topic areas. In year 11 students will sit three external written exams in May/June.
GCSE Specifications
The link to the GCSE specification for Geography can be found below:
OCR GCSE (9-1) in Geography A (Geographical Themes) (J383) Specification