Geography GCSE

This exciting and relevant course involves the study of physical and human themes and investigates the link 

between them. Students will travel the world from the classroom, exploring case studies from countries such as The United Kingdom, Nigeria, Brazil, Nepal, New Zealand and the USA. At Callington Community College, we also offer an optional international trip to Iceland, providing priority to students studying GCSE and A Level Geography.

Topics of study include:

• Natural Hazards

• Physical Landscapes of the UK

• The Living World

• Resource Management

• Urban Issues and Challenges

• The Changing Economic World

Students are also encouraged to understand their role in society, by considering different viewpoints, values and attitudes.  Fieldwork is a key part of the course and students will take part in at least two fieldwork days. These days are compulsory and will be assessed in the Paper 3 exam, worth 30% of the overall GCSE.

The Geography GCSE is assessed across three exams in Year 11:

Paper 1 (35% of grade) – Physical topics: Natural Hazards, Living World, Physical UK Landscapes

Paper 2 (35% of grade) – Human topics: Urban Issues and Challenges, The Changing Economic World, Resource Management

Paper 3 (30% of grade) – Geographical Skills: A pre-release issue, fieldwork skills and enquiry skills.

For any further information, questions or details about the course, please contact Joshua Walke via email: jwalke@callingtoncc.net or speak to one of our amazing team of Geography teachers at the Year 9 Options Evening.