Daearyddiaeth

Ni fu erioed amser gwell neu bwysicach i astudio daearyddiaeth.

Mae daearyddiaeth yn eich helpu i wneud synnwyr o'r byd o'ch cwmpas.

Mae'n canolbwyntio ar astudio nodweddion ffisegol y ddaear a'i hawyrgylch, yn ogystal ag effeithiau gweithgaredd dynol. Mae hyn yn cynnwys yr effaith ddynol ar yr amgylchedd, dosbarthiad poblogaethau ac adnoddau, a gweithgareddau gwleidyddol ac economaidd.

Gan bod daearyddwyr yn delio â’r byd naturiol a sut rydym yn ymddwyn ynddo, gall eu swyddi fynd â nhw i bobman, o gymryd samplau pridd ar ymyl llosgfynydd i fapio tref newydd, olrhain y newidiadau i rewlif yn yr Arctig, neu hyd yn oed ymarfer gyfraith amgylcheddol mewn ystafell llys. Mae daearyddiaeth hefyd yn ddefnyddiol mewn seryddiaeth, cadwraeth natur, cynaliadwyedd a phensaernïaeth.

Yn ôl y Gymdeithas Ddaearyddol Frenhinol, mae gan raddedigion Daearyddiaeth rai o'r cyfraddau uchaf o gyflogaeth i raddedigion. Mae cyflogwyr wrth eu bodd â'r cymysgedd o sgiliau technegol a chymdeithasol a gaiff pobl o astudio daearyddiaeth, y maent yn eu hystyried yn drosglwyddadwy iawn.

Mae daearyddiaeth yn cyfuno'r byd dynol a'r byd ffisegol, gan ganiatáu i chi ehangu i'r celfyddydau neu'r gwyddorau yn nes ymlaen.

There has never been a better or more important time to study geography.

Geography helps you to make sense of the world around you.

It focuses on the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, as well as the effects of human activity. This includes the human impact on the environment, distribution of populations and resources, and political and economic activities. 

Because geographers deal with the natural world and how we behave in it, their jobs can take them everywhere, from taking soil samples on the edge of a volcano to mapping a new town, charting the changes to a glacier in the Arctic, or even practising environmental law in a courtroom.  Geography is also useful in astronomy, nature conservation, sustainability, and architecture. 

According to the Royal Geographical Society, Geography graduates have some of the highest rates of graduate employment. Employers love the mix of technical and social skills people get from studying geography, which they see as very transferable.

Geography combines the human and the physical worlds, allowing you to branch out to the arts or the sciences later on.

Dr Rita Gardner

Former Director of the Royal Geographical Society.

“Geography prepares young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding to make sense of their world and to face the challenges that will shape our societies and environments at the local, national and global scales.” 

Sir David Attenborough

Broadcaster, natural historian and of course, the adopted Godfather of geography!!

“The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have, and we need to defend it.”

Asesu / Assessment

Uned 1:

Tirweddau Ffisegol a Dynol Newidiol - 40%

Uned 2:

Materion Amgylcheddol a Datblygu - 40% 

Uned 3:

Ymholiad Gwaith Maes - 20%

Disgwylir i’r dysgwyr ymgymryd â dau ymholiad gwaith maes, gyda’r ddau mewn amgylchedd cyferbyniol.

Bydd eich plentyn yn sefyll 2 arholiad (sef Uned 1 ac Uned 2) ar ddiwedd y cwrs ym mlwyddyn 11, ac yn cwblhau Asesiad Di-Arholiad yn ystod Tymor y Nadolig ym mlwyddyn 11. 

Unit 1:

Changing Physical and Human Landscapes - 40%

Unit 2:

Environmental and Development Issues - 40%

Unit 3:

Fieldwork Enquiry - 20%

Learners are expected to undertake two fieldwork enquiries, each in a contrasting environment.

Your child will sit 2 examinations at the end of the course (Unit 1 and Unit 2) in year 11, along with completing a Non-Examination Assessment during the Christmas Term of year 11.