Subject Choices for GCSE CO R E S U B J E C T S
O P T I O N S / T WO
Geography
Drama
The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it ever has before over the same period of time. GEOGRAPHY; FOR ENQUIRING MINDS
This specification gives you the chance to learn about
The world in which we live is likely to change more in
those changes. This specification gives you the chance
the next 50 years than it ever has before over the same
to learn about those changes.
period of time. Geography helps us to understand how and why the world is changing, and gives us the tools
Unit 1: Our Natural World
to prepare us for those changes. You may not realise
The natural world contains a rich diversity of distinctive
it, but Geography is a subject that often makes the
landscapes and ecosystems which are constantly
news in all sorts of ways and so we make sure the case
changing through physical processes and human
studies and examples we study are up to date and
interactions. You will have the opportunity to explore
relevant to your lives! You will have the opportunity
the natural world we live in, understand why it looks the
to develop and extend your knowledge of locations,
way it does and appreciate its value. You will investigate
places, environments and process, looking at issues
global hazards which humans face as well as examine
from a range of scales and through social, political and
how the climate is changing and what this means for the
cultural contexts. You will gain an understanding of the
world today. We will study a range of landscapes from
interactions between people and environments, the
those we may be more familiar with in the UK, to places
change in places and processes over space and time,
such as polar environments in the Arctic tundra and
and develop a range of geographical, mathematical,
Antarctica, Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests.
statistical and enquiry skills. We hope that by studying Geography at GCSE you will develop a sense of wonder
Unit 2: People and Society
about the world, the world that you will all become
This unit investigates patterns and processes that shape
future leaders of in one way or another. By having an
the human planet. It explores the connections between
understanding of why it is the way it is, and ideas about
people and places, questioning how these may change
how to solve some of the issues, you will be a well-
over time and space. We will look at the social, cultural,
equipped 21st century citizen of the world.
political and economic forces that make places unique. You will identify urban trends, study how and why
IS THIS THE RIGHT SUBJECT FOR ME?
people live in cities and examine what the future holds
In order to answer this question, ask yourself what you
for the human planet. We will have an opportunity to
enjoy about studying geography. Try these questions.
learn about the causes of development inequalities,
Do I want to…
evaluate the UK’s significance in the 21st century and
• earn and understand more about the world I live in?
look at potential solutions to one of the biggest threats
• have an opportunity to engage in debate and
to human society – our attempts to feed an ever-
research on a range of diverse topics
increasing global population.
• complete practical work away from the classroom in the outside world?
Fieldtrips
• learn how to work in a team with other students?
In April of Year 10 we travel to Swanage in Dorset
• learn through investigating, not just listening and
to learn how to undertake a range geographical,
reading? If the answer is ‘yes’ then Geography GCSE
mathematical and statistical skills which you will need
is definitely for you!
for your GCSE examination. Fieldwork is absolutely vital to Geography as it gives you the experience of
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
learning and applying specific geographical knowledge,
You will learn about a range of geographical themes
understanding and skills to the real world, outside of the
and topics encapsulating both the geography of the UK
classroom. By doing fieldwork you will practise a range
and the rest of the world. The world is always changing.
of skills, gain new geographical insights and begin to
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