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Geography
GEOGRAPHY IS:
‘a study of both the physical (natural) and human (manmade) environments that exist on planet Earth. This study will focus upon the interrelationships between these two environments and how they will change (be that dependently
or independently of each other) over both time and space – the fundamental components of geographical thinking.’
What does studying Geography involve?
Geography allows a student to explore theoretical ideas and concepts such as, plate tectonics, and apply them to real life situations in an attempt to explain past events and prepare or prevent future natural disasters. When will the next super volcano erupt? Why is there a constant famine in parts of Africa? Can you work out a sustainable solution? Can you change the future of the Earth?
How will I know if I will be good at it?
True geographers have a love of the subject; they interact with their environment. They question; How does that work? How did that get like that? What are the human and physical impacts? Can I change what is going to happen? An inquiring mind is an asset to studying geography but so is a grade C and above at GCSE level as well as good English and Maths results.
Modules that you will cover and assessment
AS |
Assessment |
Unit 1 Physical Environments
Earth Systems, Fluvial Environments, and Coastal Environments |
One hour and 15 minutes exam paper comprised of 3 short answer questions. |
Unit 2 Human Environments
Population Characteristics, Settlement Patterns, and Population Movement |
One hour and 15 minutes exam paper comprised of 3 short answer questions. |
Unit 3b Applied Geographical Skills
Field Trip to Devon |
One hour and 30 minutes exam paper based on fieldwork experiences. |
A2 |
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Unit 4 Physical Systems, Processes and Patterns
Glacial systems and Ecosystems |
One hour and 30 minutes exam paper comprised of 2 essay questions. |
Unit 5 Human Systems, Processes and Patterns
Economic Systems and Development Processes |
One hour and 30 minutes exam paper comprised of 2 essay questions. |
Unit 6 Synoptic: People and their environments
Physical environments influence human activity and Human activities modify physical environments |
Two-hour exam paper comprised of one short answer and one essay question. |
Exam Board: Edexcel
What skills will I develop and where could this subject lead?
During the course you will learn such skills as; note taking, essay writing, statistical and presentation techniques, working in a team, decision-making and time management.
Geography taken to a further level of study will allow diversification and specialisation in new (coastal management) and established (vulcanology) areas. Geography is also an excellent subject that lends itself as a foundation for other areas of study; Civil Engineering, Economics, International Trade and the Retail Industry.
Links
British Geological Survey
http://www.bgs.ac.uk/
The Geographical Association
http://www.geography.org.uk/
The Royal Geographical Society
http://www.rgs.org/
http://www.geographyinthenews.rgs.org/
The UK Government
http://www.ukonline.gov.uk/Home/Homepage/fs/en
GCSE Exam Board
OCR Geography Specification B (Avery Hill
http://www.ocr.org.uk/OCR/WebSite/docroot/index.jsp
AS/A2 Exam Board
http://www.edexcel.org.uk/
Online Book List
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Advanced Geography Edexcel (A), Palmer & Yates (Philip Allan Updates)
Geography An Integrated Approach, David Waugh (Nelson)
Advanced Geography Concepts & Cases, Guinness & Garrett (Hodder and Stoughton)
Student Guides Units 1 to 6 Edexcel Spec A (Philip Allan Updates)
Geography Review Magazine - Published five times a year (Philip Allan Updates)
(Can be ordered from the LRC)
Access to Geography Series, Various Titles (Hodder & Stoughton)
Coasts and Coastal Management, Michael Hill (Hodder & Stoughton)
Landform Systems 2nd Ed., Bishop & Prosser (Collins)
Rivers and Water Management, Garrett Nagle (Hodder and Stoughton )
Hazards, Skinner. M (Hodder and Stoughton)
Hazards and Responses, 2nd Ed. Bishop (Collins)
Downloads
 Year 12 homework
AS/A2 Research Information
Unit 6 Synoptic Paper Natural Hazards
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