1. Getting to grips with OCR Geography qualifications
Subject Specialists:
Abi Carter
Mark Smith
Shelley Monk

2. Geography Subject Specialists
Abi Carter
Former Head of Geography, Birchwood High School
Studied Geography at University of Hertfordshire
and Cambridge University
Mark Smith
Over 5 years at OCR in various roles
Studied Physical Geography at Portsmouth University
Shelley Monk
Former Head of Geography at a UK and British International School
Studied Geography at Royal Holloway , London

3. OCR Geography Vision KS3 KS4 KS5 Clear route of progression
Genuine choice of exciting qualifications
Engaging and topical
Comprehensive package of quality support materials
Geographers
Critical thinkers
Independent learners
Confident in the use of practical skills
Team players
Decision makers
KS3
KS4
KS5
Clear route of progression

4. Developed by teachers for teachers
Teacher consultation
Student consultation
Dynamic developers
Consultation with the geography community including Employers, Subject Associations and Higher Education
Cambridge Assessment research

5. GCSE (9-1) Geography A (Geographical Themes)
Thematic study, with simple content layout – Key Ideas, Content, Scale

6. GCSE (9-1) Geography A (Geographical Themes)
Component
Examination
GCSE Weighting
Living in the UK today:
Landscapes of the UK
People of the UK
UK Environmental Challenges
60 Marks
1 hour 15 minutes written paper
3 SPaG marks
30%
The World Around Us:
Ecosystems of the Planet
People of the Planet
Environmental threats to our Planet
Geographical Skills
80 Marks
1 hour 30 minutes written paper
40%
200 marks
240 minutes

7. What will my students be learning about?
Development of wind farms and fracking in the UK
The extreme weather conditions that lead to tropical storms and drought
How the distribution of megacities has changed over time
Bio-diverse ecosystems under threat

8. Living in the UK today (01) Geographical Skills (03)
Landscapes of the UK
Two distinctive landscapes in the UK
People of the UK
Uneven development in the UK
Ways of life in a UK city
UK Environmental Challenges
UK climate and flood event
Energy in the UK
The World Around Us (02)
Ecosystems of the Planet
Ecosystems (focus on Tropical Rainforests and Coral Reefs)
People of the Planet
Uneven development
Ways of life in an LIDC or EDC city
Environmental threats to our Planet
Climate change
Extreme weather conditions (focus on Drought)
Geographical Skills (03)
Synoptic assessment of topics linked to components Living in the UK today (01) and The World Around Us (02)
Geographical Skills
Fieldwork Assessment
10 case studies

9. Mapping it out Approx. 1 topic per half term Year 10 Year 11
School year
Content
Autumn 1
Living in the UK today: Landscapes of the UK
Autumn 2
Living the UK today:
People of the UK
Winter 1
Living in the UK today:
UK Environmental Challenges
Winter 2
Consolidation and revision
Summer 1
Fieldwork and geographical skills
Summer 2
Fieldwork and geographical skills
School year
Content
Autumn 1
The World Around Us:
Ecosystems of the Planet
Autumn 2
People of the Planet
Winter 1
Environmental threats to our Planet
Winter 2
Consolidation and revision
Summer 1
Exams
Summer 2
EMBEDDING

10. 39 teaching weeks (approx.)
1 topic her half term (approx.)

11. GCSE (9-1) Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)
Enquiry questions,
Sub-questions,
content
Enquiry focused study
UK content spread throughout
Links, connections and
relationships

12. GCSE (9-1) Geography B (Geography for enquiring minds)
Component
Examination
GCSE Weighting
Our Natural World (01)
Global Hazards
Changing Climate
Distinctive Landscapes
Sustaining Ecosystems
70 Marks
1 hour 15 minutes written paper
3 SPaG marks
35%
People and Society (02)
Urban Futures
Dynamic Development
UK in the 21ST century
Resource Reliance
Geographical Exploration (03)
60 Marks
1 hour 30 minutes written paper 3 SPaG marks
30%
200 marks
240 minutes

13. Specification Snippets…
Why is this landscape distinctive?
How are humans seeking a sustainable solution for polar environments?
Why is climate change a global issue?
How does technology have the potential to save lives in hazard zones?
What the patterns of of UK economic hubs?

14. Geographical Exploration (03)
Our Natural World (01)
Global Hazards
Weather and tectonic hazards
Changing Climate
Past climate changes
21st Century impacts worldwide and on the UK
Distinctive Landscapes
Coasts and one other (both must be UK landscapes)
Sustaining Ecosystems
Tropical rainforests and polar environments
Fieldwork and Geographical Skills
People and Society (02)
Urban Futures
Urbanisation
Ways of life in an AC city and an LIDC or EDC city
Dynamic Development
Uneven Development
UK in the 21st Century
Population and economic changes
Political and cultural influence
Resource Reliance
Food security
Fieldwork and Geographical Skills
Geographical Exploration (03)
Synoptic assessment of topics linked to components Our Natural World (01) and People and Society (02)
Geographical Skills
Decision Making Exercise
10 case studies

15. Mapping it out Approx. 6 weeks per topic Year 10 Year 11 School year
Content
Autumn 1
Our Natural World : Global Hazards and Changing Climate
Autumn 2
Our Natural World: Changing Climate and Distinctive Landscapes
Winter 1
Our Natural World: Distinctive Landscape and Sustaining Ecosystems
Winter 2
Consolidation and revision
Summer 1
Fieldwork and geographical skills
Summer 2
Decision Making
School year
Content
Autumn 1
People and Society: Urban Futures and Dynamic Development
Autumn 2
People and Society: Dynamic Development and UK in the 21st Century
Winter 1
People and Society: UK in the 21st Century and Resource Reliance
Winter 2
Consolidation and revision
Summer 1
Exams
Summer 2
EMBEDDING

16. 39 teaching weeks a year (approx.)
One topic per six weeks (approx.)

17. What will the exam questions be like?
Mixture of multiple choice, short, medium and extended answers (up to 12 marks)
One sample assessment material on the website, another set ready for first teaching
Consideration to removal of tiers, supporting lower end and stretching the top
Raising the level of maths and stats – an Ofqual requirement

18. Comprehensive marking guidance

19. Comprehensive marking guidance

20. Examined fieldwork in GCSE (9-1) Geography
Geography A
Fieldwork assessed as part of component (03)
Examined fieldwork in GCSE (9-1) Geography
The world as your laboratory
Includes assessment of students’ own fieldwork experience
Six components to the enquiry process, at least two tested each year
Geography B
Fieldwork assessed within components (01) and (02)
15% of the total assessment weighting (5% skills and 10% application)
Simple form to provide evidence that
fieldwork has taken place

21. Skills checklist

22. Glossary IMF country classifications
An indication of the level of depth

23. How are we supporting you? Geography@ocr.org.uk
Mark Smith
@OCR_Geography
School visits
Geography Journey
Teaching and
learning resources
Abi Carter
Shelley Monk

24. Publishing Partners - Hodder
Type
Available – estimate
Estimated costs
Student text book – hard copy
April/May 2016
GCSE £22.99
A LEVEL £35.99
Student text book e copy
June/July 2016
1/3 of cost of print price
E book for whiteboard
£150
Revision guides
September 2017 (first assessment is 2018)
Dynamic learning – online, interactive quizzes, additional activities, answers to the questions in the book, power points etc. £

25. Two rounds of free CPD first teach events - nation wide
CPD to support FW, skills, maths and stats and GIS
Experienced, high quality trainers
Downloadable resources to share with your department
Here are links to the GCSE A training dates and the GCSE B training dates
You must have the presentation in slide show mode to be able to click on the links.

26. Editable and flexible resources
Already on the website:
UK in the 21st Century delivery guide
Does sea ice matter? Activity
Why is development uneven?
Environmental threats to our planet delivery guide
What is the UK’s Geographic diversity?
Who are the UK’s trading partners?
More to follow
Constantly updated for the lifetime of the specification
You must have the presentation in slide show mode to be able to click on the link.

27. A comprehensive package of support

29. In summary
New qualifications developed by teachers for teachers, with learners at the centre
Clear, explicit content allowing for flexible delivery
Fewer case studies, clearly outlined and contemporary
Wide range of CPD opportunities
Teaching and learning materials available and in development
Subject Specialists to support you and your schools
Collaboration and partnership with Hodder

30. Please send your feedback or any queries to our team of Geography Subject Specialists:
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