Introduction

Why study Geography GCSE?

GCSE Geography helps you understand the world by exploring physical landscapes, global issues, and how humans interact with their environment. It also develops valuable skills like data analysis, problem-solving, and communication, with hands-on fieldwork experiences that bring learning to life. Geography seamlessly integrates elements of both the sciences and humanities, offering a multidisciplinary approach that bridges the physical and human dimensions of our world.

Geography affects every part of life, shaping our world and societies, and is seen daily in the news through global events, climate change, and politics.

Course content

Unit 1 Our Physical and Human World

Here you will study:

Drainage basins and rivers
Changing coastline
Migration
Settlement change

Unit 2 Developing Fieldwork skills

You will carry out a fieldwork visit, investigating a topic in a chosen location, then writing a fieldwork enquiry.

Unit 3 Our dynamic and diverse world

Here you will study:

- The geography of inequality
- The highs and lows of our weather
- Wild weather
- Continual climate change
- Managing global challenges

Unit 4 Sustainable Solutions

You will receive a resource booklet on a geographical issue in order to write a report on a real-world issue in a decision-making task.

Assessment

Unit 1 – Written exam, 1 hour 30 minutes in year 10 (30% of the qualification)

Unit 2 – Non-examination Assessment (25% of the qualification)

Unit 3 – Written exam, 1 hour and 30 minutes (30% of the qualification)

Unit 4 – Non-examination Assessment (15% of the qualification)

Examining body

School contact

Mrs Nicola Jones

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