AS/A2 Geography Course Title
Teacher in charge of subject
AS/A2 Level Geography
Ms A Preston
Exam Board and Specification No.
To be confirmed
Why is subject important, valuable and engaging? Geography is a dynamic and relevant subject for all young people. If you have a fascination for the world you live in and want to explore it then Geography gives you that opportunity. We study both physical and human geography, on this course which gives you a broad grounding and can lead you onto a geographical degree specialising in physical or human geography if you so wish. Geography leads you to become global citizens by exploring your own place in the world, your values and responsibilities to other people, to the environment and to the sustainability of the planet. Geography also equips you with a broad range of personal learning and thinking skills (PLTs) such as teamwork, independent enquiry and creative thinking - all highly valued by employers.
What do I need to have studied, or have knowledge of, before I begin this course? GCSE Geography grade B or above. What will I learn on this course? Physical Unit includes Tectonics, the Carbon and Water cycles, water insecurity and energy security, Coasts and Glaciation You will study how all of these systems change over time in the long term and short term using current case studies to illustrate these processes The Human includes Population, Migration, Settlement, Super powers (China), Development and Globalisation. You will study the patterns of population and settlement have changed over time and the issues that arise from these changes again using current case studies to identify these changing patterns You will study how all of these systems change over time in the long term and short term using current case studies to illustrate these processes There are 4 days of field work included in this course
What key skills will I develop? A broad range of geographical skills, research skills and personal learning and thinking skills (PLTs) such as teamwork, independent enquiry and creative and critical thinking - all highly valued by employers. Communication, application of number, Information Technology, problem solving, working with others and improving own learning and performance.
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