Geography helps us make sense of world both from the human and physical perspectives!
Geography as a subject has never been more relevant. The recent earthquake and Tsunami of a few years ago in Japan, the credit crunch and affordable housing are topics we see in headlines on daily papers. Each touches on those topics taught at all three Key Stages at The Campion School from the perspective of how the physical world impacts on the human world and vice versa.
Issues we look at include global climate change and acid rain, the growth of cities, the effects of migration on populations and the effects of globalisation and future employment. We look at these issues and how they impact us at a range of scales - local, national and global.
Geography helps us make sense of world and our own place in it! It helps us understand different cultures, both around the world and within our own. Geography helps us understand the need for tolerance and acceptance, and our responsibilities as citizens of the UK. It teaches us the need to be responsible for our environment, both locally and globally.
Geography is a subject that invites students to develop a range of skills
Geography is a subject that invites students to develop a range of skills both in school and at home
Geography is a subject that invites students to develop a range of skills to cope with different types of assessments. Students are assessed through a range of assessments; written formal assessments; oral presentations and through creative project based tasks to again allow for different students to show their understanding for Geography to allow for the strengths and weaknesses associated with different students learning styles.
Key stage 3 is where the foundations of or understanding of Geography are made. We encourage students to develop an enquiring mind and develop the skills that will enable future success at GCSE, A level and beyond.
Geography is a subject that invites students to develop a range of skills. Students will learn how to read and use maps. Students will learn how to analysis data promoting numeracy. Students will learn the skill of problem solving and the importance of opinions and debate. Students will develop their skills in ICT. Students will develop their personal and social education through pair and group work. Students will develop organisational skills through fieldwork.
Due to the Geography Department integrating new interactive and online resources and topics at Key Stage 3, an adapted scheme of work will be followed until further notice. Please click here for details.
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At GCSE, Geography students undertake the Edexcel GCSE in Geography Spec A. The GCSE is composed of three components, each composed of a number of topics.
This component is worth 37.5% of the GCSE. Of the 94 marks available for this component, up to 4 marks are awarded for SPaG. Component 1 is assessed by written examination, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. The topics covered are:
Like Component 1, this component is worth 37.5% of the GCSE. Again, of the 94 marks available for this component, up to 4 marks are awarded for SPaG. Component 2 is assessed by written examination, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. The topics covered are:
This component is worth 25% of the GCSE. It is comprised of field work and UK Challenges. Of the 64 raw marks available, up to 4 marks are awarded for SPaG. The component is split as:
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The specification has been designed to allow geographers the flexibility to build programmes that suit their own particular interests and needs using a range of approaches. Those geographers with interests in distinct physical, human and environmental approaches will be able to use this specification, as will those with more integrated specialisms. Fieldwork and research skills are a key feature of the A level.
The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in geography consists of three externally examined papers and one coursework component.
Content summary:
Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes
30% of the qualification
105 marks
Content overview
Content summary:
Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes
30% of the qualification
105 marks
Content overview
Content summary:
Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes
20% of the qualification
70 marks
Content overview
Content summary:
20% of the qualification
70 marks
Content overview
Paper 1 Assessment overview
An externally-assessed written examination comprising four sections. Students answer all questions in Section A (Tectonic Processes and Hazards), Section C (The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity) D (The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security). Students answer either Question 2A (Glaciated Landscapes and Change) or Question 2B (Coastal Landscapes and Change) in Section B (Glaciated Landscapes and Change and Coastal Landscapes and Change). The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Calculators may be used.
Paper 2 Assessment overview
An externally-assessed written examination comprising four sections. Students answer all questions in Section A (Globalisation) and C (Superpowers). Students answer one question from Section B (Regenerating Places and Diverse Places) and one question from Section D (Intervention; Migration, Identity and Sovereignty). The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Calculators may be used.
Paper 3 Assessment overview
An externally-assessed written examination comprising three sections. A resource booklet will contain information about the geographical issue. Students answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C.
Sections A, B and C all draw synoptically on knowledge and understanding from compulsory content drawn from different parts of the course. The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 8-mark, 18-mark and 24-mark extended writing questions. Calculators may be used.
Paper 4 Assessment overview
A field trip is an important and integral part of this course. There is an expectation that students will participate. The location has yet to be confirmed.
Geography graduates are employed in a wide range of sectors, including the public sector, education, commerce, industry, transport and tourism. Geography graduates have excellent transferable skills, which also attract employers from the business, law and finance sectors.
Employers include: