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GEOGRAPHY

Examination Board: AQA

Geography stimulates a sense of wonder about the World around us.

If you have ever wanted to know What? When? Why? Who? and Where?
then Geography is for you so read on…

The course is open to all students of all abilities. However, if you are opting
for this subject you will need to meet the requirements of the examinations
and also show a commitment and a willingness to learn.

Geography is a fast paced and varied GCSE subject and we follow the AQA
GCSE Specification.

The AQA Specification involves the following components:

Paper 1 (35%): Living with the Physical Environment.
Section A: Challenges of Natural Hazards (including tectonic hazards,
weather and climate)
Section B: Physical Landscapes of the UK (including coasts and rivers)
Section C: Living World (including ecosystems, rainforests and deserts)

Paper 2 (35%): Challenges in the Human Environment.
Including: Urban issues and challenges, changing economic world, resource
management (food, water, energy)

Paper3 (30%): Geographical Application
Including: Evaluation of a topical geographical issue, fieldwork skills and
interaction

Geography is a challenging academic GCSE which is very much valued
by employers, colleges and universities. The SMCC Geography results are
consistently among the best in the College and the department work hard
to ensure that the content remains topical and relevant to all. Successful
GCSE Geography students ask and answer questions using a combination
of literacy, numeracy, graphicacy and ICT skills. Geography is undoubtedly
becoming a more wide-ranging GCSE and the new specification covers
a dynamic and topical range of content. Fieldwork remains an important
component and students can expect to conduct at least two pieces of
contrasting fieldwork to transfer skills and understanding from the
classroom into the world outside.

Some jobs related to Geography are:
Climate Scientist, Environmental Consultant, Geo-Technician, Travel Agent,
Teacher, Quantity Surveyor, Estates Officer.

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