Geography
Head of Department: Mrs J Thuku - j.thuku.scs@osborne.coop
Geography gives students the opportunity to understand more about the world, the challenges it faces and their place within it. It enables young people to become globally and environmentally informed, thoughtful and enquiring citizens. The course will deepen understanding of geographical processes, illuminate the impact of change and of complex people-environment interactions at different scales to develop students' competence in using a wide range of geographical investigative skills and approaches. There are opportunities to visit local sites of Geographical interest and field trips further afield to increase and develop their exposure to the world.
Curriculum Map - Geography
GCSE Course Study Breakdown (Key Stage 4)
Exam Course Title: GCSE (9-1) Geography B
Exam Board & Code: AQA GCSE Geography 8035 Full GCSE Course Specification: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035/specification
Assessment:
Unit 1 paper: 35% - written paper, 1 hour 30 min
Unit 2 paper: 35% - written paper, 1 hour 30 min
Unit 3 paper: 30% - written paper with Pre-release resource booklet 1 hour 15 min
Students follow the syllabus below, but not necessarily in the order given:
The Geographical Applications - Fieldwork topic requires all students to attend two UK fieldwork trips. One will be in a Coastal area and one will be in an urban area. The cost of this is kept a low as possible, but will need to be funded by parents as the school does not have funds allocated to this area.
Other Teachers of Geography
J Bromhead
J Thuku
S Perroton
J Yeomans
S Newbury
O Latreche
R Clarke
J Rodell
E Cotter
