GEOGRAPHY STATEMENT OF INTENT FOR GEOGRAPHY Geography students at Charters School will be motivated and well-rounded decision makers who show an appreciation of the interconnectedness of the diverse physical and human world. Students will explore contemporary issues at a local, national and global scale to gain an insight into alternative viewpoints that enables them to make informed judgements and evidenced conclusions. Through fieldwork, students will develop enquiring minds and gain geographical skills and help them understand their place in creating a sustainable future.
COURSE DETAILS Paper 1 (Physical): Tectonic processes and hazards, Coastal Landscapes and Change, The Water Cycle and Water insecurity and The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security. Paper 2 (Human): Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers and Migration, Identity and Sovereignty. Paper 3 (Synoptic): This paper is a synoptic investigation which is based on a geographical issue within a pace-based context that links to the synoptic themes of players, attitudes and actions and futures and uncertainties rooted in two or more of the compulsory content areas. Non-Examined assessment: Students will create and undertake a Geographical enquiry which will involve the collection of fieldwork and the presentation, analysis and evaluation of results.
COMPLEMENTARY SUBJECTS Geography combines well with most subjects, both arts-based subjects like English and History and science-based subjects like Maths, biology, chemistry and physics. You may already be thinking ahead to potential university and career choices, so it is worth bearing in mind that geography is a broad-based subject that fits well for your future progression. Of course, many A -Level students do not yet have a clear idea of what kind of career they might want to pursue so if this is the case, Geography is an A Level that gives you the chance to keep your options open as it covers both arts and science components.
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