GCSE SUBJECT NAME                                                                       SYLLABUS NUMBER

GEOGRAPHY                                                                                                                      2GB01

CONTACT PERSON: MR DAVID AYRES                                                                 Edexcel

FINAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT  

There are four equally weighted units. For units 1 and 2, exam papers are resource based. You will be questioned about the maps, photographs and diagrams provided as well as needing to recall information about places and issues that we have studied in lessons.

Higher and Foundation papers are available.

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/geography/b/Pages/default.aspx 

http://www.simonballegeography.wordpress.com/gcse/

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT

Unit 4 is the controlled assessment unit. You will complete fieldwork and data collection for this unit at the end of year 10, and analyse and write up your results in class at the start of year 11.

AIMS

• Develop effective and independent learners with the ability to think critically
• Develop knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts and appreciate the relevance of these concepts to our changing world
• Develop spatial awareness
• Understand the significance of values and attitudes to the development and resolution of attitudes
• Develop their responsibilities as global citizens and recognise how they can contribute to a future that is sustainable and inclusive
• Develop and apply their learning to the real world through fieldwork and other out of classroom activities

Course Content

Year 10                                                              

Restless Earth, Climate and Change, Battle for the Biosphere, Water World, Coastal Change, Oceans on the Edge  

Year 11

Population Dynamics, Consuming Resources, Living Spaces, Making a Living, Changing Cities, World of Work                              

ANY COSTS INVOLVED

• There will be three one-day field trips in year 10.
• There is a pre-fieldwork preparation day in the summer of year 10.

Costs vary each year, but we aim to keep compulsory elements as low as possible.