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Geography GCSE
What we aim to achieve
You will learn how we, as humans, interact with
others and the world around us. You will deepen your
understanding of geographical processes, study the
impact of change and of complex people-environment
interactions, as well as developing key skills, which will
prove essential in your lives post-Westbourne. You will
study the processes that shape our world, from rivers
and coastlines to migration and drought. You will need to
understand and show in depth thinking of how our world is
changing and evolving, what we are doing to damage our
planet and how we can resolve the issues facing it today.
Course outline
You will be studying the Eduqas B course. The three main
areas you will learn about are:
• Theme 1 - Changing Places/Changing Economies:
A comparison of global cities, how places are
changing and the issue of world development
• Theme 2 - Changing Environments:
Looking at coasts and coastal management, rivers and
river management, weather and climate, and climate
change
• Theme 3 - Environmental Challenges:
Studying how ecosystems function, how they are being
damaged and managed, variation and management of
water resources and desertification
You will also study a fieldwork enquiry unit. This includes
an exploration into geographical investigation and will
require you to attend two field trips.
Throughout your Geography GCSE you will learn key skills
that include:
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How will I be assessed?
Geography is a two year GCSE course in which you
will study three main units. There will also be two
trips to explore the world around us and investigate
some of the issues. You will complete three
Geography exams at the end of the two years.
• Paper 1 - (40% of grade, 1hr 45mins) assesses
the three themes that you will have studied on
the course
• Paper 2 - (30% of grade, 1hr 30mins) is a
problem solving paper in three parts assessing
the content from across the three themes in
Paper 1
• Paper 3 - (30% of grade, 1hr 30min) is an
applied fieldwork enquiry which includes
approaches to fieldwork methods and
investigative techniques
What skills do I need?
Geography is a challenging subject at GCSE and
key skills needed for this include the ability to
answer questions and ask them as well. You must
be able to use initiative and work effectively, both
individually and with others. You must have an
interest in the world around you and the changes
taking place that affect us and our global home.
You will need to be able to write answers in detail
and use evidence to show your understanding.
These skills can be developed in Geography and
be extremely useful in your future career.
We currently recommend purchasing the GCSE
Geography pocket sized revision guide, which
will be available through your GCSE Geography
teacher.
Analytical and problem solving skills
Developing the ability to think in depth about issues
Map and photograph analysis
How to explain and justify viewpoints
The ability to make connections and argue a number
of different points
Ms G Kelly – Team Leader – Geography
georgia.kelly@attrust.org.uk