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Why choose Geography? Geography tackles the big issues: • environmental responsibility • our global interdependence • cultural understanding and tolerance • commerce, trade and industry. The world in which we live 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. Geographical study fosters these qualities and provides a firm basis for life-long learning. The transferable skills which geography fosters are an asset in the complex world of employment today. Geography is about the future and encourages flexible thinking.

What do Geographers do? Geographers are: Geographers can: Is geography a good choice in terms of getting a job? The answer is a resounding YES! Compared to other subjects, geography graduates are among the most employable. They possess the skills that employers look for. In part this is because the subject combines a knowledge of science and an understanding of the arts. Geographers are: Geographers can: • make a concise report • handle data • ask questions and find answers • make decisions about an issue • analyse material • organise themselves • think creatively and independently • good communicators • spatially aware • socially, economically and environmentally aware • problem solvers • good team players • computer literate • well rounded, flexible thinkers

What will the course involve? Unit 1: Dynamic Planet Restless Earth Climate and Change Battle for the Biosphere Water World River Processes and Pressures Oceans on the Edge One hour written exam (higher and foundation tiers) in June of Year 10 worth 25% of the final grade. Unit 3: Making Geographical Decisions A written exam based on pre-released resource materials assessing students ability to make decisions about geographical issues. It is related to sustainable development and environmental issues. This one hour exam (higher and foundation), sat in June of Year 10 is worth 25% of the final grade. Year 10 What will the course involve? Year 11 Unit 2: People and the Planet Population Dynamics Consuming Resources Living Spaces Making a Living Changing Countryside Development Dilemmas One hour exam (higher and foundation tiers) in June of Year 11 worth 25% of the final grade. Unit 4: Researching Geography A fieldwork investigation and written report completed in class time under controlled conditions based on either river environments or countryside environments. The report is worth 25% of the final grade and will be submitted in June of Year 11.

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Just a few jobs that geographers do Discover new places! Travel Agent Tourism Officer Eco-Tourism Advisor Tour Guide Media Researcher Enjoy being in the landscape? Hydrologist Coastal Manager Geologist Civil Engineer Soil Conservationist Fascinated by maps? GIS Specialist Cartographer Utilities Manager Remote Sensing Analyst Interested in world events? Aid Worker Diplomat Refugee Advisor Charity Coordinator Care about the planet? Estate Manager Forestry Ranger Environmental Consultant Pollution Analyst Conservation Officer Interested in human behaviour? Planner Social Worker Market Researcher Housing Officer Estate Agent Want to know why people work where they do? Economic Developer Location Analyst Retailer Regional Developer Transport Manager Interested in Weather? Weather Presenter Disaster Manager Flood Prevention Officer Risk Assessor Water Supply Coordinator that geographers do

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