Geography
Head of Department: J.R. Hammond-Chambers, BA (UWE)
Head of Department elect: Miss J.L.L. Barnwell, BSc (Loughborough) MEd (Cambridge)
Course Specification: AQA 1031/2031
Course Specification: AQA Geography (2030)
Geography is a study of patterns, trends and issues through time and space.
It is both a science and social science. It is unique in the sense that it
studies the past, present and future. It provides an understanding of our
heritage, both through historic and geologic timescales, incorporating contemporary
themes and traditional elements. The course teaches pupils about the physical
and human challenges that we face today. An understanding of these issues
will enable them to contribute widely to the social, economic, political and
environmental challenges that will shape our future.
Attendance on a Residential Field Trip in March 2010 is compulsory.
There is no written coursework requirement in this course.
Pattern of Assessment
| AS Unit 1 GEOG1 Physical and Human Geography 2 hours examination [35%] |
Physical Themes: Rivers, floods and management &
Hot desert environments Human Themes: Population change & Health issues [distribution and impacts of certain diseases (e.g. AIDS/ malaria) on a population].. |
| AS Unit 2 GEOG2 Geographical Skills 1 hour examination [15%] |
Investigative, cartographic, graphical, ICT & statistical skills. These skills are applied within the teaching of the content of Unit 1. |
| A2 Unit 3 GEOG3 Contemporary Geographical Issues 2½ hours examination [30%] |
Plate Tectonics & associated hazards; weather/climate & associated hazards; contemporary conflict and challenges [geographical impacts of international conflict, separatism and global poverty]. |
| A2 Unit 4 GEOG4B Geographical Issue Evaluation 1½ hours examination based on pre-release resources [20%] |
Six weeks before the exam candidates are given a resource booklet addressing a real life geo-political issue (e.g. Implications of hosting the 2012 Olympic Games). They will be asked to analyse and evaluate the various economic, political and environmental impacts on the subject area. |
Pupils who opt to take Geography AS only will complete their examinations in the Trinity Quarter of the Lower Sixth. Please note that there is no written coursework requirement at either AS or A2 levels.