Geography Yearly Overviews
GCSE Geography
Course Title: Geography
Exam Board: AQA
Qualification: GCSE
About the Course
Geography students hold the key to solving the world’s problems. Geography is about places and people, and in a world continually shaken by environmental, economic, political and social events, understanding the world around you has never been more important. Studying Geography at GCSE you will learn geographical concepts, theories and knowledge, while gaining transferable skills that can improve your career prospects. Geography students are valued by employers, colleges and universities for this unique combination.
Assessment Overview
The GCSE course covers both physical and human topics. It will be assessed through three written examinations; Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes), Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes) and Paper 3 (1 hour 15 minutes).
- Paper 1: Living with the Physical Environment - you will study the causes and effects of natural, tectonic and weather hazards as well as the impact that humans are having on global climates. You will also learn about rainforest and desert ecosystems on a global scale, and the coast and river landscapes of the UK on a more localised scale.
- Paper 2: Challenges in the Human Environment – you will compare urban environments in Rio de Janeiro and the UK and will consider how to plan for sustainable cities of the future. You will also tackle economic geography considering why there are inequalities across the world and how we can manage resources to ensure that everyone has access to food, water and energy.
- Paper 3: Geographical Applications and Skills – integral to GCSE geography is the development of a wide range of skills including the use of maps and atlases, the construction and analysis of graphs, the application of statistics, the art of evaluation, the ability to develop balanced arguments that reach a conclusion and the skill of making a decision based on evidence. You will carry out two pieces of fieldwork during the year where you will collect and analyse data that you will be asked about in the exam. You will also respond to pre-released materials that test the skills that you have developed throughout the course.
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