Geography
Carre's Grammar School - Lincolnshire
01529302181
Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD
Course summary

Geography is offered at all schools across the Joint Sixth Form. Geography has a strong emphasis on the study of contemporary issues, i.e. within the last 30 years. In particular, we look at the relationship of human populations to each other over space and time, and their relationship with their physical environment at a variety of scales from the local to the global. Geography also encourages the acquisition of a broad range of skills, many of which will be useful in later life. A-LEVEL OF GEOGRAPHY TOPICS: Physical Geography (Paper 1) 30% of the qualification: Core: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity ● The Carbon Cycle and Energy Insecurity ● Tectonic Processes and Hazards ● Climate Change Futures Options: Coastal Landscapes or Glaciated Landscapes Human Geography (Paper 2) 30% of the qualification: Core: Globalisation ● Superpowers ● Regenerating Places or Diverse Places Options: Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Migration, Identity and Sovereignty

Entry requirements

5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 in English. Grade 4 in Maths. In addition, a Grade 6 in Geography GCSE is needed.

How you'll be assessed

Physical Geography (Paper 1) 30% Human Geography (Paper 2) 30% Issues Evaluation (Paper 3) 20% of the qualification: This is a synoptic paper that will be based on core themes within the course. Students will need to evaluate an issue presented in a resource booklet within this written exam. Independent Investigation 20% of the qualification: This is an independent study based on fieldwork done during the course of the 2 years. It is done as a fieldwork report of approximately 3000-4000 words. Fieldwork: There will be a minimum of 4 days of fieldwork done during the course. This may be local area studies or work done further-a-field. The fieldwork will comprise of both Physical and Human Geography and will be connected in part to the Independent Investigation unit.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNorthgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD