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Welcome to Geography
Welcome to Geography
Welcome, I am Mrs Cohen and I am the Head of Department of Geography here at CHS. Please start with the audio recording here to understand more about the misconceptions surrounding Geography and what being a Geographer is really all about.
Apologies the Audio recording will not work on an Apple iPhone unless you have uploaded the latest software version iOS 14.3.
Course Overview
Course Overview
Please click above to view slideshow with course outline
Please click above to view slideshow with course outline
What do our pupils say?
What do our pupils say?
"Geography has made me appreciate the world around us through a greater understanding of the world. I have really enjoyed Geography and I am really happy that I took it as it has been very interesting."
"Geography has been amazing, it has really helped to expand my knowledge in a wide variety of areas. The whole course fits in well with other subjects and I feel like I have been very well prepared for the A Level Geography course. I always always look forward to Geography lessons."
"Geography has been amazing, it has really helped to expand my knowledge in a wide variety of areas. The whole course fits in well with other subjects and I feel like I have been very well prepared for the A Level Geography course. I always always look forward to Geography lessons."
"Geography is intriguing, you learn a lot more about the world than you would even expect."
"Geography covers a broad range of skills from very practical skills, such as map reading, to academic skills such as essay writing."
"Geography covers a broad range of skills from very practical skills, such as map reading, to academic skills such as essay writing."
"Don’t think that geography is boring, at the start of the course I thought all it was going to be learning about is rocks. However, there are diverse topics so therefore you're never bored."
Wise words from our Year 11 geographers...
Wise words from our Year 11 geographers...
"You get out what you put in. Always make sure that you keep on top of the work."
"Work hard and have fun. Geography is one of my favourite subjects and it is an enjoyable and fun lesson if you have the right work mindset."
"Always try your hardest to achieve, and attend any clinics on offer - they're amazing!"
"Listen to feedback because the Geography teachers are very helpful when marking and responding to your work."
FAQ
FAQ
Are there any optional trips?
Are there any optional trips?
Yes! We take a group of GCSE students to Iceland every other year.
We always go during the October half term, usually for 4 nights/5 days.
Whilst we can't guarantee that you'll see the northern lights, there is no shortage of stunning waterfalls, volcanic craters, glacier lakes and folklore stories to keep you thoroughly awe inspired for the entire trip.
Are there any compulsory fieldwork trips?
Are there any compulsory fieldwork trips?
Of course! You will get the opportunity to go on two fieldwork trips, one to Edale in the Peak District for a river study and one to Chester for an urban study.
Is there any coursework?
Is there any coursework?
No. Your enquiry skills we be assessed during one of the written papers.
Career Corner
Career Corner
Next Steps
Next Steps
The Geography Team
The Geography Team
Mr Andrew Cawtherley
Mrs Gabby Cohen (Head of Department)
Mr James Jennings
Mrs Corrie Shallcross
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