Geography
Geography Vision Statement
We want to foster a love for the natural world around us with a deep and meaningful understanding of the processes and interrelations between people and the environment. Our students should leave aware of environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability. This includes their impacts on such issues as well as ways in which they can contribute positively towards society. They should also have developed a cultural awareness of diverse cultures across the world and empathy for those that have different life experiences than they do.
Useful Links
- OS Maps Website
- KS3 Bitesize Geography
- KS3 Bitesize Edexcel Geography
- Geography Maps Games Website
- Seneca Revision
Examination Courses
Key Stage 4 - Edexcel B GCSE
At KS4 we follow the Edexcel B GCSE course. The course is assessed via three examinations that each focus upon a different element of the course:-
- Paper one addresses global topics including hazards, development and the challenges of urban living.
- Paper two is concerned with UK geographical issues and has units on the human and physical geography of the UK, as well as a geographical investigation into a contemporary topic.
- Paper three is a decision making paper centred around forests biomes and energy futures.
Key Stage 5 - Edexcel GCE Geography
At KS5 we follow the Edexcel GCE Geography course. It builds on the content studied at KS4 but is suited to all students. The A-Level is assessed in four areas.
- Paper 1 (30%) is a predominantly physical paper that examines plate tectonics, coastal environments and water/carbon cycles including water conflicts and climate change.
- Paper 2 (30%) studies the challenges posed by globalisation, diverse places, global geopolitics through a unit on superpowers and migration, identity and sovereignty.
- Paper 3 (20%) is a synoptic paper that will be based upon a current issue and allows students the opportunity to display knowledge of the players, futures and uncertainties around a new topic.
- The Non Examined Assessment (20%) is an opportunity for students to investigate any topic related to the specification in greater depth and to develop skills in topic research, data collection, display, analysis and evaluation.
