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GCSE Exam Board: Eduqas (C112U20) Who to Speak to: Mr. McDermott
Why Should I Study Geography?
Why Should I Study Geography?
If you want to better understand our world, a rewarding job that pays well and help to shape the future, then look no further. Report after report tells the same story: choose geography. Geography is the bridge between the natural and social sciences, providing its own specialist knowledge and skills and the valuable interdisciplinary approaches needed to address pressing global issues from climate change and migration, to environmental change and social cohesion.
At GCSE level, geography is part of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), a selection of core academic subjects on which school performance is measured. It is an essential humanities choice as it offers the greatest flexibility for future subject choices.
What qualities will I need to be successful in Geography?
What qualities will I need to be successful in Geography?
Regardless of ability, if you have a positive attitude then you can and will be happy and successful - effort and the desire to learn how to achieve, more frequently trumps ability. Ultimately, to be successful, you’ll require a good work ethic/attitude
A willingness to work independently & at home
Appreciate & respect high behavioural / academic expectations in class
Capable of a high workload during lessons
Ideally, a desire to aim high & seek opportunities to do even better
What will I study over 2 years?
What will I study over 2 years?
Course content – There are 3 Themes
Theme 1: Changing places – Changing economies. Topic include: Urbanisation; rural/urban changes in the U.K; development; globalisation; trade & aid
Theme 2: Changing Environments. Topics include: Coasts; rivers; weather & climate; climate change.
Theme 3: Environmental Challenges. Topic include: Ecosystems; water management; desertification
How will I be assessed in Geography?
How will I be assessed in Geography?
The specification followed is EDUQAS specification B. The written examination consists of THREE papers.
Paper 1 (1hr 45mins) – Three compulsory structured questions, one from each theme (40%).
Paper 2 (1hr 30mins) - A cross-unit problem solving exercise (30%).
Paper 3 (1hr 30mins) – Fieldwork Investigation (30%).
There will be a variety of homework & in-class assessments to measure attainment over the course of the 2 years although the most important/reliable assessments will be the Bronze (Yr10), Silver & Gold (Yr11) pre-public exams (mocks).
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Archaeologist, Cabin crew, Cartographer, Climate scientist, Community education co-ordinator, Countryside ranger, Data scientist, Drone pilot, Ecologist, Environmental consultant, Estate’s officer, Farmer, Forest officer, Forestry worker, Geoscientist, Hydrologist, Land surveyor, Landscape architect, Planning and development, Surveyor, Rural surveyor, Seismologist, Tourist guide, Town planner, Transport planner, Travel agent.
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