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2008: The Year in Political Geography
The document summarizes major political events in the United States in 2008, including presidential primaries and caucuses, general election results, and key victories. It describes Rudy Giuliani and John McCain releasing early electoral maps in 2007 to argue their electability. It outlines primary wins by Obama, Clinton, McCain, and Huckabee leading up to Super Tuesday. The general election sees Obama carry key swing states and demographics to defeat McCain in a landslide. Democrats also increase their congressional majorities.
Command words revision
The document provides guidance on how to be successful on exams by interpreting exam questions correctly. It explains that students should carefully read the command words and key words in exam questions to understand exactly what is being asked. Command words indicate what type of answer is expected, such as "explain" or "compare". Key words show the topic being discussed and how it has been narrowed, and may point to specific examples or case studies required. Understanding the command words and key words is essential to answering the right question and addressing the specific focus required to earn marks.
Dorset trip
The document describes a fieldtrip to Dorset in May 2010 that included visits to Swanage Bay, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Studland. The fieldtrip took the group to coastal areas in Dorset, England to see geological formations and landmarks.
June 2009 Global Challenges Resource Booklet
This document contains a resource booklet for an Edexcel GCE Geography exam on global challenges. It includes 10 figures with data and maps on topics like natural hazards, population growth, urbanization, internet connectivity, climate change impacts and surveys of family structures over time. The figures provide supporting information for exam questions on human and environmental geography concepts.
Student guide for_river_alyn_controlled_assessment_(oct_2010)
This document outlines the objectives and methodology for a GCSE fieldwork assignment on how and why natural features vary along the River Alyn in Wales. Students will observe and describe river landforms and collect data on changes to the river channel and materials transported downstream. They will use methods like field sketching, pebble analysis, and flow depth and velocity measurements. Higher-level students will explain how landforms are shaped by erosion and deposition processes and analyze trends in the collected data. Students will write a 1,200-word report presenting their findings and evaluating their fieldwork methods.
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2008: The Year in Political Geography
The document summarizes major political events in the United States in 2008, including presidential primaries and caucuses, general election results, and key victories. It describes Rudy Giuliani and John McCain releasing early electoral maps in 2007 to argue their electability. It outlines primary wins by Obama, Clinton, McCain, and Huckabee leading up to Super Tuesday. The general election sees Obama carry key swing states and demographics to defeat McCain in a landslide. Democrats also increase their congressional majorities.
Command words revision
The document provides guidance on how to be successful on exams by interpreting exam questions correctly. It explains that students should carefully read the command words and key words in exam questions to understand exactly what is being asked. Command words indicate what type of answer is expected, such as "explain" or "compare". Key words show the topic being discussed and how it has been narrowed, and may point to specific examples or case studies required. Understanding the command words and key words is essential to answering the right question and addressing the specific focus required to earn marks.
Dorset trip
The document describes a fieldtrip to Dorset in May 2010 that included visits to Swanage Bay, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Studland. The fieldtrip took the group to coastal areas in Dorset, England to see geological formations and landmarks.
June 2009 Global Challenges Resource Booklet
This document contains a resource booklet for an Edexcel GCE Geography exam on global challenges. It includes 10 figures with data and maps on topics like natural hazards, population growth, urbanization, internet connectivity, climate change impacts and surveys of family structures over time. The figures provide supporting information for exam questions on human and environmental geography concepts.
Student guide for_river_alyn_controlled_assessment_(oct_2010)
This document outlines the objectives and methodology for a GCSE fieldwork assignment on how and why natural features vary along the River Alyn in Wales. Students will observe and describe river landforms and collect data on changes to the river channel and materials transported downstream. They will use methods like field sketching, pebble analysis, and flow depth and velocity measurements. Higher-level students will explain how landforms are shaped by erosion and deposition processes and analyze trends in the collected data. Students will write a 1,200-word report presenting their findings and evaluating their fieldwork methods.
Geographical investigation
The document provides instructions for completing a geography report on a chosen topic or title. It outlines the key steps and sections required, including: collecting information from various sources to answer provided questions; annotating a map to show relevant locations; writing introductory background information; discussing effects and obtaining different stakeholder perspectives; and concluding with a summary and thoughts on sustainability and the future. Sources must be properly cited in-text and in a reference list. Self-assessment criteria are also to be used to evaluate strengths and weaknesses. The final report should include basic identifying information on the cover page.
Controlled assessment plan
The document outlines the objectives and methodology for a GCSE fieldwork assignment on coastal landforms in Swanage, England. All students will describe coastal defences, landforms, and complete location maps. Most students will label photos/sketches, compare defences, and describe data collection methods. Some students will assess defence effectiveness, explain landform locations, and suggest limitations. The assignment involves setting the scene, describing methods, presenting and analyzing data, and evaluating findings. Students will investigate how and why coastal features vary along the Swanage coastline.
How to do well at gcse
This document provides advice to students on preparing for and maximizing their performance on GCSE Geography exams. It emphasizes the importance of following exam rubrics and techniques like using command words correctly, writing concise yet detailed answers, practicing time management skills, and thoroughly revising case studies, as getting even one additional mark can make the difference between grades. Not fully preparing case studies or wasting time on questions can negatively impact exam scores.
June 2009 Mark Schemes Paper 1 And 2
Global warming is occurring faster than predicted according to observed temperature rise data. The observed temperature rise line is steeper and more variable than the predicted rise line from 1950. Reasons for the faster than expected warming include higher than predicted greenhouse gas emissions and a lack of complete understanding of climate change feedback processes. Natural factors like volcanic eruptions and variations in solar activity or Earth's orbit can also cause short-term temperature changes.
Jan 2009 Global Challenges Mark Scheme
The document is a mark scheme for the January 2009 GCE Geography exam from Edexcel. It provides the exam questions, acceptable answers, and number of marks awarded for each question. The mark scheme serves to evaluate student responses on the exam in a standardized way. It aims to provide transparency around what constitutes a complete or partial answer for each question.
Jan 2009 Geog Investigation Mark Scheme
The student's investigation into deprivation and environmental quality in a city has some limitations:
1. The data collection techniques of questionnaires and surveys are subjective and open to bias.
2. Presenting the data as maps and diagrams does not show correlations or causation between variables.
3. No information is provided about sampling strategies, so the reliability of the results is unclear.
Command Words for GCSE Geography
Command words are important terms in exam questions that indicate what needs to be done in the answer. The command word "compare" refers to describing both the similarities and differences between two things. When comparing, it is helpful to use comparative adjectives like larger than or smaller than. Other common command words include analyze, assess, contrast, describe, evaluate, explain, how far, and justify, each of which requires a specific type of response.
Rebranding Cornwall - fieldtrip destinations
The document discusses plans to redevelop Carlyon Bay in Cornwall through tourism and construction projects including new sea defenses, a visitor center, and holiday apartments that will generate 400 jobs and £21 million annually for the local economy. It also mentions other areas in Cornwall like Watergate Bay, which has hotels, restaurants, and an extreme sports academy, and Constantine Bay, which has sand dunes and a youth hostel. Measurements will be taken of beaches and some existing sea defenses are noted along with buildings to be protected in these areas.
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Geographical investigation
The document provides instructions for completing a geography report on a chosen topic or title. It outlines the key steps and sections required, including: collecting information from various sources to answer provided questions; annotating a map to show relevant locations; writing introductory background information; discussing effects and obtaining different stakeholder perspectives; and concluding with a summary and thoughts on sustainability and the future. Sources must be properly cited in-text and in a reference list. Self-assessment criteria are also to be used to evaluate strengths and weaknesses. The final report should include basic identifying information on the cover page.
Controlled assessment plan
The document outlines the objectives and methodology for a GCSE fieldwork assignment on coastal landforms in Swanage, England. All students will describe coastal defences, landforms, and complete location maps. Most students will label photos/sketches, compare defences, and describe data collection methods. Some students will assess defence effectiveness, explain landform locations, and suggest limitations. The assignment involves setting the scene, describing methods, presenting and analyzing data, and evaluating findings. Students will investigate how and why coastal features vary along the Swanage coastline.
How to do well at gcse
This document provides advice to students on preparing for and maximizing their performance on GCSE Geography exams. It emphasizes the importance of following exam rubrics and techniques like using command words correctly, writing concise yet detailed answers, practicing time management skills, and thoroughly revising case studies, as getting even one additional mark can make the difference between grades. Not fully preparing case studies or wasting time on questions can negatively impact exam scores.
June 2009 Mark Schemes Paper 1 And 2
Global warming is occurring faster than predicted according to observed temperature rise data. The observed temperature rise line is steeper and more variable than the predicted rise line from 1950. Reasons for the faster than expected warming include higher than predicted greenhouse gas emissions and a lack of complete understanding of climate change feedback processes. Natural factors like volcanic eruptions and variations in solar activity or Earth's orbit can also cause short-term temperature changes.
Jan 2009 Global Challenges Mark Scheme
The document is a mark scheme for the January 2009 GCE Geography exam from Edexcel. It provides the exam questions, acceptable answers, and number of marks awarded for each question. The mark scheme serves to evaluate student responses on the exam in a standardized way. It aims to provide transparency around what constitutes a complete or partial answer for each question.
Jan 2009 Geog Investigation Mark Scheme
The student's investigation into deprivation and environmental quality in a city has some limitations:
1. The data collection techniques of questionnaires and surveys are subjective and open to bias.
2. Presenting the data as maps and diagrams does not show correlations or causation between variables.
3. No information is provided about sampling strategies, so the reliability of the results is unclear.
Command Words for GCSE Geography
Command words are important terms in exam questions that indicate what needs to be done in the answer. The command word "compare" refers to describing both the similarities and differences between two things. When comparing, it is helpful to use comparative adjectives like larger than or smaller than. Other common command words include analyze, assess, contrast, describe, evaluate, explain, how far, and justify, each of which requires a specific type of response.
Rebranding Cornwall - fieldtrip destinations
The document discusses plans to redevelop Carlyon Bay in Cornwall through tourism and construction projects including new sea defenses, a visitor center, and holiday apartments that will generate 400 jobs and £21 million annually for the local economy. It also mentions other areas in Cornwall like Watergate Bay, which has hotels, restaurants, and an extreme sports academy, and Constantine Bay, which has sand dunes and a youth hostel. Measurements will be taken of beaches and some existing sea defenses are noted along with buildings to be protected in these areas.