Senior Geography

Kings Ely senior

Academic

Geography

Geography instils in students a curiosity about the world and its people that will remain with them throughout their lives.

 

Geographers are on a course to become globally informed and caring citizens, with transferable skills that are highly desired by employers.

"I chose to study GCSE geography because you learn about the environment and the world we live in, which is especially important in this climate crisis. I think that it helps with your critical thinking and human geography helps build awareness of other people in the world, many less fortunate."
Rebecca, King's Ely Student 

Students are introduced to a diversity of places, exploring the interactions between people and environments.

They develop essential skills in fieldwork and research and are immersed in geographical discussions that embrace the complexities of tackling real world issues.

Through studying GCSE Geography our students are set on a course to become globally informed and caring citizens, with transferable skills that are highly desired by employers.

Young geographers have some of the very highest employment rates amongst university graduates.

GCSE Topic Overview

 

The Physical Environment

  • The changing landscapes of the UK
  • Weather hazards and climate change
  • Ecosystems, biodiversity and management


The Human Environment

  • Changing cities
  • Global development
  • Resource management


Geographical Investigations: Fieldwork and UK Challenges

  • Fieldwork
  • UK Challenges
Assessment

 

Paper 1: The Physical Environment (1hr 30mins) 37.5% of the GCSE


Paper 2: The Human Environment (1hr 30mins) 37.5% of the GCSE


Paper 3: Geographical Investigations: Fieldwork and UK Challenges (1hr 30mins) 25% of the GCSE

GEOGRAPHY GCSE EXAM SPECIFICATION
Meet the HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY

Barry John 

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"I have been the Head of Department here at King's Ely since 2022. Originally from the South Wales Valleys, I studied Geology at Bristol and teaching at Cambridge before spending the first 17 years of my career teaching at international schools in China, Ukraine, Spain, The UAE and Thailand.
While studying Geology I took a particular interest in soil science and hydrogeology and have really enjoyed discussing some the practical side of these issues where the Geography course covers matters directly relevant to our agricultural community."

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  • PRACTICE
  • PLACE
  • PEOPLE

To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

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To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure. 

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To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources.

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To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life. 

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