GeographyMrs Miles | Head of Geography
Whilst studying geography at Desborough college, students build upon their intellectual curiosity and learn about the world around them. Geography helps students to understand the complexities and inter-connections of the modern life and understand how they can have a positive impact in the future.
Students engage in active learning about places, landscapes, ecosystems, culture, economies, societies and much more. The learning is consistently engaging and relevant to current world affairs. Students have opportunities to carry out fieldwork and learn through hands-on experience in both physical and human environments. Geographical enquiry encourages questioning, investigation and critical thinking about issues affecting the world and people’s lives, now and in the future. Pupils learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS), to obtain, present and analyse information. Many skills learnt during the study of Geography can be applied to many future pursuits and offers many transferable skills. These include literacy, numeracy, data analysis and interpretation, ICT skills, evaluation, team work and leadership. Geography inspires pupils to become global citizens by exploring their own place in the world, their values and their responsibilities to other people, to the environment and to the sustainability of the planet. Key Stage 3
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What will my child learn in Geography? In Geography we study a variety of topics, with such diversity within the subject, there is something that every student will engage with. Some of the most important issues that are facing humans are studied at GCSE Geography, such as Global Warming, Migration and the changing Political landscape. With each issue students will investigate different viewpoints and how it affects people and the environment, looking at, if possible the correct solution. In Geography we look at problems at local, national and global scales. All the time trying to understand how it affects our lives. How is Geography taught? Through being active; in Geography students will use group work, role plays, practical demonstrations to learn key concepts and ideas. Through a wide range of resources; DVD’s, ICT, fieldwork, games, role plays, research. Through thinking; students will be encouraged to solve problems and think for themselves, forming their own opinions on key issues. What examination board does Geography follow? Pearson Edexcel – Geography B How is GCSE assessed? Paper 1 – Global Geographical Issues Global Geographical Issues is a written paper answering questions based on graphs, pictures and diagrams that relate to what we have studied. Students will also to answer long answer questions based on case studies and examples that we have studied in lessons. Students sit a 1hr 30min exam, made up of 3 sections. The total marks for this paper are 94. Your assessment:
Paper 2 – UK Geographical Issues UK Geographical Issues is a written paper answering questions based on graphs, pictures and diagrams that relate to what we have studied. Students will also to answer long answer questions based on case studies and examples that we have studied in lessons. Students sit a 1hr 30min exam, with 3 sections. The total marks for this paper are 94. Your assessment:
Paper 3 – People and Environmental Issues People and Environmental Issues is a written paper based on a resource booklet about a range of environmental issues studied. We study the issues in lessons, and then in the exam students answer questions on the information. Coming to a decision on what is Students sit a 1hr 30min exam, with questions based on a resource booklet. The total marks for this paper are 64. Your assessment:
What resources will support my child’s learning? Write here what textbooks can be purchased to support learning or what websites can be accessed to support learning Geography Textbook – Oxford Press The Geography textbook covers all topic areas required for the entire GCSE. GCSE Geography Edexcel B Student Book Paperback – by Bob Digby and Dan Cowling ISBN: 0198366574 Geography Revision Guide – Pearson Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Revision Guide: (with free online edition) Revision Guide ISBN: 1292133783 Practice exam questions workbook ISBN: 1292133767 Geography Revision Guide – CGP New Grade 9-1 GCSE Geography Edexcel B: Investigating Geographical Issues – Revision Guide Revision Guide ISBN: 1782946217 Practice exam questions workbook ISBN: 1782946225 Geography Revision Cards – Pearson Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Revision Cards. ISBN: 1292182415 Key Stage 5
What will my child learn in Geography? Geography is an exciting, dynamic 21st century subject which covers current world issues at both a local level and on a global scale. The subject looks at how people and the environment interact. Geography A-level encourages students to gain enjoyment, satisfaction and a sense of achievement as they develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject. The A Level course enables students to be inspired by their geographical understanding, to engage critically with real world issues and places, and to apply their geographical knowledge, theory and skills to the world around them. Students grow as independent thinkers and as informed and engaged citizens, who understand the role and importance of geography as one of the key disciplines relevant to understanding the world’s changing peoples, places and environments. How is Geography taught? Through being active; in Geography students will use group work, role plays, practical demonstrations to learn key concepts and ideas. Through a wide range of resources; DVD’s, ICT, fieldwork, games, role plays, research. Through thinking; students will be encouraged to solve problems and think for themselves, forming their own opinions on key issues. What examination board does Geography follow? Further information can be found in the Edexcel A-Level Specification: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/geography-2016.html How is A level assessed? Paper 1- Dynamic Landscapes is a written paper answering questions based on graphs, pictures and diagrams that relate to what we have studied. Students will also to answer long answer questions based on case studies and examples that we have studied in lessons. Topics covered include – Tectonic Processes and Hazards, Landscape Systems, Processes and Change – Costal Landscapes, The Water Cycle and Water Security and The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Paper 2 – Dynamic Places – is a written paper answering questions based on graphs, pictures and diagrams that relate to what we have studied. Students will also to answer long answer questions based on case studies and examples that we have studied in lessons. Topics covered include – Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers and Migration, Identity and Sovereignty. Paper 3 – Synoptic Paper – is a written paper based on a resource booklet. The resource booklet brings together a range of content from the course, providing students with the opportunity to bring together their Geography skills and opinions in one place. Independent Investigation Is a written 4000 word fieldwork research project based on fieldwork investigation on a topic of the students choice. Curriculum Maps
WIDER READING IN GEOGRAPHY Extra reading in Geography can push your knowledge to the next level. Below are a few great books that we would recommend you reading to stretch your current understanding and perceptions. Books are available in the department or the LRC.
I have learnt gratitude and respect for different cultures around the globe from my studies in year 9 geography |
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