The course aims to…..
· To actively engage students in the process of geography, developing them as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds
· To develop a knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts and an appreciation of the relevance of these concepts to our changing world
· To develop an appreciation of the differences and similarities between people’s views, environments, societies and cultures
· To further students’ understanding of their responsibilities as global citizens and of the ways in which they can contribute to a future that is sustainable and inclusive
· To enable students to develop and apply their learning to the real world through fieldwork and other out-of-classroom learning
· To enable students to use geographical skills, appropriate technologies, enquiry and analysis
Course Content:
A. Natural Environments and People: two of the following…
· River Environments
· Coastal Environments
· Hazardous Environments
B. People and their Environments: two of the following…
· Economic activity and Energy
· Ecosystems and rural development
· Urban environments
C. Global Issues: one of the following…
· Fragile Environments
· Globalisation and migration
· Development and human welfare
Fieldwork: There is a 5 day fieldcourse to Normandy in Northern France at the end of the Spring Term. Students will be based at the Chateau du Baffy at Colombiers- sur- Seulles.
Assessment:
One 2 hour 45 minute examination paper
NO coursework
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/igcse/igcse09/geography/Pages/default.aspx
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| Year 10 students measuring the River Corfe in Dorset |