There are 3 components:
Living in the UK Today:
This component investigates 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. Topics covered:
- Landscapes of the UK
- People of the UK
- UK Environmental Challenges
The World Around Us:
This 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. Topics covered include:
- Ecosystems of the Planet
- People of the Planet
- Environmental threats to our Planet
Geographical Skills
Geographical skills are fundamental to the study and practice of geography. They are integrated into all aspects of the subject. Themes covered include:
- Geographical Skills
- Fieldwork Assessment
Year 10
Autumn Term
Geographical Skills
Landscapes of the UK
Spring Term
Landscapes of the UK
People of the UK
Summer Term
Fieldwork
UK Environmental Challenges
Year 11
Autumn Term
Ecosystems of the Planet
Spring Term
People of the Planet
Summer Term
Environmental threats to our Planet
Assessment at Key stage 4
- Living in the UK Today (01) – 1 hour written paper (30% of total GCSE);
- The World Around Us (02) – 1 hour written paper (30% of total GCSE)
- Geographical Skills (03) – 1 hour 30 minutes written paper (40% of total GCSE)
How can parents help support their child’s learning?
In order to be successful on the course students will need to have the following skills:
Literacy – to be able to ‘write like a geographer’, with concise language and good use of key terminology. Organisation – to ensure that all deadlines are met and that students prepare well for assessments in lessons and formal examinations.
Students will be able to apply a variety of geographical skills in familiar and novel contexts. The course will embed and contextualise the skills in the content of Living in the UK Today (01) and The World Around Us (02). Listed below are just a few of the skills students will develop:
Cartographic skills – select, adapt and construct maps.
Graphical skills – effectively present and communicate data through graphs and charts, whilst developing the skill to extract, interpret, analyse and evaluate information.
Numerical and statistical skills – cross-curricular skills which can be adapted from mathematics.
There are revision guides available from school (we use the ‘Hodder’ guide). Websites such as SENECA and BBC Bitesize are also useful, although pupils need to ensure they fit our specification requirements.
Students also have access to a plethora of lessons and revision materials which are available on their dedicated Google Classroom.
Enrichment opportunities
Pupils attend compulsory fieldwork opportunities, which previously have been to Stratford-Upon-Avon to investigate tourism, and Carding Mill Valley to conduct a river study.
GCSE course/s (exam board and code)
