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Who are we?

Mr P Bradburn (Head of Department)
Ms A Dawson
Ms I Pieterse
Mr A Downs
Ms C Hoggett

What are our aims?

In geography we study the links between people and the environment. We look at how we can be good citizens of planet earth and take care of our surroundings. Foster an awareness and responsibility for the impact that human activity has on our environment both local and global, and to understand that there are consequences to our activities. To accept our role in the use and conservation of the earth's resources

What we do in KS3

Here is a selection of the topics covered in years 7,8 and 9....

• climate
• energy conservation
• gloabalwarming ecosystems
• global industries e.g fashion
• settlements
• primary and secondary industry
• techtonic processes
• natural environments
• development and effects of tourism

As well as classrom work we organise several educational visits; Kew Gardens, Natural History Museum, the Emirates stadium.

What we do in KS4

Studying the OCR Geography A syllabus morocco study the following Units...

• Extreme environments
• You as a global citizen - the impact of our decisions
• Similarities and differences
• Issues in our fast changing world

To support these studies Morocco, the Sahara and the Atlas mountains are to be a destination for educational trips.
WE HAVE BEEN !! read our story here>>

What we do in KS5

Students study the Edexcel Geography syllabus below is an overview of the topics involved...

AS

Unit 1: Global challenges; topics - World at risk, Going global
Unit 2: Geographical investigations; a range of Physical and Human topics.

A2

Unit 3: Contested planet; 6 compulsory topics.
Unit 4: Geographical research: study of 1 from a selection of topics

Here is a report on our recent field-trip to the Malham area of Yorkshire read>

How is my work assessed?

KS3

Continually assessed throughout KS3 both formatively, during class and project work and summatively at appropriate points during subject work.

KS4

According to the OCR Geography A syllabus assessment is by coursework and final examination.

KS5

AS -
Unit 1: 1 hour paper 60% of AS marks, 30% of A2 marks.
Unit 2: 1 1/2 hour paper 40% of A2, 20% of A2 marks.
A2 -
Unit 3: 2 1/2 hour paper 60% AS, 30% of A2 marks.
Unit 4: 1 1/2 hour paper 40% AS, 20% of A2 marks.

What skills will I develop?

 

• Social, economic and environmentally aware
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to make responsible decisions about actions that affect the environment
• Computer literacy
• Communication and team skills

Where can it lead?

A very wide range of careers are underpinned by geographical knowledge. These careers may involve University study but many do not.....

• environmental science
• travel and tourism
• armed forces and public services
• landscape and town planning
• local land management, farm, forest, river, resources.
• government and political

How can I learn more?

Contact our departmental staff and/or visit www.ocr.org.uk/ for GCSE work and www.edexcel.com/ for A-level study.

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