The course consists of 6 units
4 core units
- The Physical World – rivers, coasts and glaciers
- The Human World – population and settlement
- The Economic World – agriculture and high tech industries
- The Natural World – weather and rainforest conservation
2 option units - At present we choose
- Managing Hazards – The impacts of earthquakes, volcanoes and tropical storms in MEDCs and LEDCs and the management of these impacts
- Managing Tourism – The positive and negative impacts of tourism in MEDC and LEDC coastal and mountainous environments and the management of these impacts
Fieldwork
There is a fieldtrip to the Yorkshire Coast at the beginning of Y11.
Examination
Exam Board: Edexcel Syllabus A
Candidates will be entered for either the Foundation Tier or the Higher Tier. Entry decisions will be made during the course.
The examination consists of
Core paper – 45%
Option paper – 30%
Coursework – 25%
Coursework
Students undertake one piece of coursework. At present the coursework aim is to investigate the idea that there are marked differences between residential areas within an urban area.
Teachers: R Kerr*, J Brennan, R Carmody,
R Hollinger, S Kerr
Timetable organisation: Two 1 hour periods per week in mixed ability classes. |
