Geography

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 YEAR 10

GEOGRAPHY

This Geography course covers a variety of geographical processes and concepts and their application in the real world, including the use of fieldwork.

it is designed as a two-year course for teaching in international schools and colleges, and UK independent schools.

COURSE CONTENT

● Coastal Environments ● Hazardous Environments ● Economic Activity and Energy (Start unit)

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Learn how to analysis and evaluate both graphical sources and data resources. ● Practical enquiries using the ‘route through an enquiry’. ● Other skills such as - statistical analysis, conflict resolution and management skills.

FURTHER STUDY

To consider Geography at A Level, a grade 6 or its equivalent will be required at iGCSE Geography. It is also recommended that the equivalent of a grade 6 is obtained in one of the English courses. Geography is considered a Science, as well as a study of the physical world and anthropology. Therefore, being able in both Science and English will be an advantage. Geographers move on to an extremely wide ranging set of career paths. It is a facilitating subject at A Level and as such is looked upon very favourably by the top universities.

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ASSESSMENTS

There will be an end of unit assessment for each of the 3 units covered in Year 10. An end of year iGCSE style Examination covering all 3 units.