Geography
Geography

Geography is the scientific study of the world, it explores the physical and human processes of the world and how these interact.
‘Geography serves vital educational goals. Many contemporary challenges – climate change, food security, energy choices – cannot be understood without a geographical perspective. Thinking and decision making with geography helps us to live our lives as knowledgeable citizens, aware of our own local communities in a global setting. Using maps and mediated images of people and place, numerical data and graphical modes of communication, and getting to grips with the geographic information systems (GIS) that underpin our lives, make geographers skilful and employable. At the same time, studying the beauty of Earth and the awesome power of Earth-shaping forces can fascinate, inspire and take us out of ourselves.’ (The Geographical Association).
This course will allow students to continue on to A-Level Geography at Post-16 education.
Why study Geography?
The Earth is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever done before. Geography explains why, and helps to prepare you for those changes.
Geography stimulates an interest in and sense of wonder about places, people and the environment. It helps us make sense of a complex and dynamically changing world and how society, economies and environment combine to bring about change. Through Geography we learn where places are, how places and landscapes are formed, how people and their environment interact and how a diverse range of economies, societies and environments are interconnected.
How would I learn?
There is a diverse content on offer at Geography GCSE. Geography provides a platform for distinguished career paths into town planning, architecture, environmental management, nature conservation, management, travel and tourism and many other key areas.
You will explore issues on a local, national and global scale. You will undertake fieldwork investigations to gain an idea of geography in practice. ICT is used throughout our scheme of work to help you embed your learning. GIS is used in learning such as Google Earth and Digimaps. You will present you learning through a variety of methods such as extended writing and debate, where you will be encouraged to justify your own opinions on the issues we will learn.
Geography Curriculum Map
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Curriculum (TEMP LINKS)
Key Subject Facts
Exam Board:
Edexcel Geography B
Course Makeup:
- Exams 100%
Exam Structure:
- Paper One: Hazardous Earth, Development Dynamics, The Challenges of an Urbanising World
- Paper Two: The UK’s evolving physical landscape, The UK’s evolving human landscape, Geographical investigations
- Paper Three: People and the biosphere, Forests under threat, Consuming energy resources, Making a geographical decision
Useful Website Links:
- Edexcel Geography B Website – https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-b-2016.html – Course outline, resources and past-paper examples.
- GCSE Geography – http://www.gcsegeography.co.uk/home – GCSE Geography Revision Website
- GCSE Geography Guide to Maths for Geographers – https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Geography-A/2016/teaching-and-learning-materials/Edexcel-2016-GCSE-Geography-A-B-Maths-for-Geographers.pdf – Guidance on the maths skills needed for GCSE Geography
- BBC bitesize Geography Edexcel – https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zsytxsg – BBC bitesize page for Edexcel Geography
Recommended Revision Guides:
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Revision Guide
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Revision Guide
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Revision Workbook
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Revision Workbook
GCSE Geography Edexcel B: Investigating Geographical Issues - Revision Guide
New Grade 9-1 GCSE Geography Edexcel B: Investigating Geographical Issues – Revision Guide
GCSE Geography Edexcel B: Investigating Geographical Issues - Revision Workbook
New Grade 9-1 GCSE Geography Edexcel B: Investigating Geographical Issues – Revision Workbook
Contact Geography Department
Please use the form below to contact the Geography department or alternatively please email geog_info@starbank.staracademies.org