Why should you study GCSE Geography?

Well, for a start - you will probably visit lots more countries than your parents have, and travel to areas of the world that, in the past, were seen only on television. Geography will provide you with an understanding of different regions, environments, cultures and customs.

There is plenty of room for discussion and extended research, which will help you become an independent thinker and learner. By the time you get to your exams, you will be able to show your understanding of a range of opinions and be able to illustrate your answers with case studies from local, national and international examples. 

Assessment:

Exam 1: Living with the physical environment:35% of GCSE (written exam)

• Natural hazards: earthquakes, volcanoes and hurricanes.

• Climate change and extreme weather in the UK.

• UK physical landscapes.

• Rivers and coastal environments.

• Living world; ecosystems around the world, tropical rainforests and cold environments.

Exam 2: Challenges with the human environment 35% of GCSE (written exam)

• Urban issues and challenges. The changing economic world.

• Resource management; food and water.

Exam 3: Geographical application 30% of GCSE (written exam)

• Issue evaluation. Pre-released material and exam questions on that material

• Fieldwork studies; 2 days of fieldwork looking at the interaction between human and physical geography. Exam questions on fieldwork.

This course follows the AQA specification.