GEOGRAPHY OPTION CHOICE HUMANITIES
Gcse GEOGRAPHY Structure of the Course The subject content of the course focuses on developing a detailed understanding of the physical and human landscapes across the globe. In the physical section, we do this by looking at the characteristics of the challenge of natural hazards, physical landscapes in the UK and the Living World. The human course includes urban issues, economic geography and resource management. Format of Assessment The scheme of assessment is linear in nature and consists of three components: Unit 1: Living with the physical environment (35%) Unit 2: Challenges in the human environment (35%) Unit 3: Geographical applications (30%) All Units are taken at the end of the course in Year 11. FIELDTRIPS Fieldtrips are an integral element of what we are about in the department and always have been. The number and breadth of trips offered is the largest in school and at all points supports
‘The harshness of the landscape was awe inspiring and the ways in which the Icelanders had adapted to this was impressive.’ ‘To see how a nation had kept its clear identity through language, literature and by interacting with the landscapes - was very impressive.’ Jess the classroom learning whether that be within the human or physical disciplines. At GCSE we have to provide experience of fieldwork as part of
the obligatory delivery of the course, and this is then signed off as part of the course experience. This is currently done on separate days, each focused on a specific
WHY GEOGRAPHY? Geography teaches you all about the world in which we live. It is the study of the world's societies, and gives you insight into economies and cultures far flung from your own. Geography provides 'transferable skills' including independent working, meeting deadlines and teamwork, as well as how to assess data and analytical and research skills gained from your Geography course are attractive to a range of employers . Geography is consistently amongst the top 10 of all subjects studied at university in terms of developing applicable transferable skills.
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