1. GCSE Geography GCSE Geography be the Without Geography,
you’re nowhere!
Could
GCSE Geography be the
right direction
for you?

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Famous Geographers! But, which one is the odd one out?
Follow in the footsteps of these famous Geographers!
Are you the next one?
But, which one is the odd one out?
Check the Great Geography blog to see if you are right!!

6. 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

7. these GCSE exam questions?
Have a go! Can you answer

8. Choose your future.
Choose Geography.