Geography

AQA GCSE Geography

Outline of Subject

Studying Geography can provide an individual with a holistic understanding of our planet and its systems. Those who study Geography are better prepared to understand topics impacting our planet such as climate change, energy demand, uneven development, and natural hazards. Studying Geography develops a range of transferable skills which are highly valued in higher education, further education and the world of work. In addition to knowing about our planet and its people, those who choose to study Geography will learn to think critically, research, and communicate their thoughts through writing and other means of communication independently. They will have skills that are valued in all careers.

Year	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Physical Geography for Paper 1
10	Natural Hazards and Tectonic Hazards	Changing UK Coastal Landscapes and changing UK River Landscapes	The Living World and Weather Hazards
Human Geography for Paper 2
11	Challenge of Resource Management and Urban Issues and challenges (Rio de Janeiro)	Urban Issues and Challenges (Leeds) and changing Economic World	People and the environmental issues REVISION AND STUDENTS SIT GCSE EXAMINATION
Geographical Applications for Paper 3
11			Fieldwork and Pre-release and Public Examinations

How will I learn?

You will study a range of human and physical topics within Geography, covering the fundamental knowledge, skills and understanding required which then develops into the examination. Examination questions are a mixture of multiple choice, short answer, levels of response and an extended answer in each section worth 9 marks. Students will be required to organise their knowledge and ideas when completing the extended writing question between 6 and 9 marks in order to demonstrate their understanding of the key topics studied. A high standard of English is exceptionally important when studying Geography as students are marked on their spelling, punctuation and grammar in one question on each paper.