Geography GCSE 

Examination Board         EDEXCEL

Assessment   Unit 1: Dynamic Planet - Written Examination Paper worth 25%
                     Unit 2: People and the Planet - Written Examination Paper worth 25%
                     Unit 3: Making Geographical Decisions - Examination Paper based on pre-released material worth 25%

                     Unit 4: Researching Geography - Coursework in the form of Controlled Assessment worth 25%

This is the subject for YOU if want to...
• learn about and understand the world you live in.
• develop skills that will help you in other subjects and in employment: for example, ICT and research.
• complete practical work away from the classroom.
• experience working in a team with other pupils.
• learn through investigating, not listening and reading.

What does it involve?

Unit 1: Dynamic Planet - You will look at earthquakes, volcanoes, climate change, the destruction of the rainforests and the wasteful use and pollution of the world's water.
Unit 2: People and the Planet - You will study how populations grow and change, where people live and work, and how they exploit and use resources.
Unit 3: Making Geographical Decisions - This is a decision-making exercise where you study a specific topic in detail.
Unit 4: Researching Geography - This will involve undertaking research and carrying out fieldwork.

What about coursework?

This takes the form of 'controlled assessment'. You will have the opportunity to take part in a residential fieldtrip to Weymouth in order to learn about fieldwork techniques and collect the data needed for this assignment. Your report will be written up in class time, under controlled conditions.

Studying this subject could lead to...

A/S and A2 Level Geography within the Sixth Form and careers in tourism, teaching, business, law, medicine, the police force, meteorology, government and environmental agencies. The subject develops skills highly valued by all universities and employers.