1. GCSE Geography

2. Why study Geography?
Geography is important because understanding our planet, its people, and its processes, will enable us to preserve and protect it for future generations. What is more important than that?

3. What will you study? The Restless Earth
Paper One worth 37.5% - Physical Geography, exam taken at the end of year 11.
The Restless Earth
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
Volcanoes and Supervolcanoes

4. What will you study? The Living World
Paper One worth 37.5% - Physical Geography, exam taken at the end of year 11.
The Living World
Deciduous forests
Rainforests
Deserts

5. What will you study? The Coastal Zone
Paper One worth 37.5% - Physical Geography, exam taken at the end of year 11.
The Coastal Zone

6. What will you study? Population Change
Paper Two worth 37.5% - Human Geography , exam taken at the end of year 11.
Population Change
The causes and consequences

7. Changing Urban Environments
What will you study?
Paper Two worth 37.5% - Human Geography , exam taken at the end of year 11.
Changing Urban Environments
Squatter Settlements
Cities and
their problems

8. What will you study? The Development Gap
Paper Two worth 37.5% - Human Geography , exam taken at the end of year 11.
The Development Gap
LEDC’s and the issues they face

9. What will you study?
Controlled Assessment worth 25% of your final mark.
Independent research project where you will take part in a field trip, this will be completed at the end of year 10.

10. Why study Geography?
In addition to knowing about our planet and its people, those who study geography will learn to think critically, develop research skills and communicate their views and opinions effectively.
All skills which are highly valued in all careers.