GCSE Geography Promotion

Could GCSE Geography be the right direction for you? www.greatgeography.blogspot.com

The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever done before. Geography explains why, and helps to prepare you for those changes. Geography tackles the big issues: • environmental responsibility • our global interdependence • cultural understanding and tolerance • commerce, trade and industry. Geographical study fosters these qualities and provides a firm basis for life-long learning. The transferable skills which geography fosters are an asset in the complex world of employment today. Geography is about the future and encourages flexible thinking.

Compared to other subjects, geography graduates are among the most employable. They possess the skills that employers look for. In part this is because the subject combines a knowledge of science and an understanding of the arts. Is geography a good choice in terms of getting a job? The answer is a resounding YES ! • make a concise report • handle data • ask questions and find answers • make decisions about an issue • analyse material • organise themselves • think creatively and independently • good communicators • spatially aware • socially, economically and environmentally aware • problem solvers • good team players • computer literate • well rounded, flexible thinkers

Unit 1: Dynamic Planet
Restless Earth
Climate and Change
Battle for the Biosphere
Water World
River Processes and Pressures
Oceans on the Edge
One hour written exam (higher and foundation tiers) in June of Year 10 worth 25% of the final grade.
Unit 2: People and the Planet
Population Dynamics
Consuming Resources
Living Spaces
Making a Living
Changing Countryside
Development Dilemmas
One hour exam (higher and foundation tiers) in June of Year 11 worth 25% of the final grade.
Unit 3: Making Geographical Decisions A written exam based on pre-released resource materials assessing students ability to make decisions about geographical issues. It is related to sustainable development and environmental issues. This one hour exam (higher and foundation), sat in June of Year 10 is worth 25% of the final grade. Unit 4: Researching Geography A fieldwork investigation and written report completed in class time under controlled conditions based on either river environments or countryside environments. The report is worth 25% of the final grade and will be submitted in June of Year 11. This structure is subject to change.

Follow in the footsteps of these famous Geographers! But, which one is the odd one out? Check the Great Geography blog to see if you are right!! Are you the next one?

Discover new places! Travel Agent Tourism Officer Eco-Tourism Advisor Tour Guide Media Researcher Care about the planet? Estate Manager Forestry Ranger Environmental Consultant Pollution Analyst Conservation Officer Enjoy being in the landscape? Hydrologist Coastal Manager Geologist Civil Engineer Soil Conservationist Interested in Weather? Weather Presenter Disaster Manager Flood Prevention Officer Risk Assessor Water Supply Coordinator Fascinated by maps? GIS Specialist Cartographer Utilities Manager Remote Sensing Analyst Interested in human behaviour? Planner Social Worker Market Researcher Housing Officer Estate Agent Want to know why people work where they do? Economic Developer Location Analyst Retailer Regional Developer Transport Manager Interested in world events? Aid Worker Diplomat Refugee Advisor Charity Coordinator

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GCSE Geography Promotion

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