Geography
Drama
G E OG R A P H Y ; F O R E N Q U I R I N G M I N D S
IS THIS THE RIGHT SUBJECT FOR ME?
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 helps us to understand how and why the world is changing, and gives us the tools to prepare us for those changes.
In order to answer this question, ask yourself what you enjoy about studying geography. Try these questions.
Geography is a subject that often makes the news and we will study examples from all over the world. You will have the opportunity to develop and extend your knowledge of locations, places, environments and process, looking at issues from a range of scales and through social, political and cultural contexts. You will gain an understanding of the interactions between people and environments, the change in places and processes over space and time, and develop a range of geographical, mathematical, statistical and enquiry skills. We hope that by studying Geography at GCSE you will develop a sense of wonder about the world, the world that you will all become future leaders of in one way or another. By having an understanding of why it is the way it is, and ideas about how to solve some of the issues, you will be a well-equipped 21st century citizen of the world.
Do I want to… • learn and understand more about the world I live in? • develop skills that will help me in other subjects and in employment, such as ICT and research? • complete practical work away from the classroom? • learn how to work in a team with other students? • learn through investigating, not just listening and reading? W H AT W I L L I L E A R N ?
You will learn about a range of geographical themes and topics encapsulating both the geography of the UK and the rest of the world. The world is always changing. This specification gives you the chance to learn about those changes. Unit 1: Our Natural World The natural world contains a rich diversity of distinctive landscapes and ecosystems which are constantly changing through physical processes and human interactions. You will have the opportunity to explore the natural world we live in, understand why it looks the way it does and appreciate its value. You will investigate global hazards which humans face as well as examine how the climate is changing and what this means for the world today. We will study a range of landscapes from those we may be more familiar with in the UK, to places such as the Arctic tundra and a number of the world’s tropical rainforests. Unit 2: People and Society This unit investigates patterns and processes that shape the human planet. It explores the connections between people and places, questioning how these may change over time and space. We will look at the social, cultural, political and economic forces that make places unique. You will identify urban trends, study how and why people live in cities and examine what the future holds for the human planet.
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