KS 5 - GEOGRAPHY

During Year 12, students complete three units. Field work opportunities include river and coastal studies and a New York case study. The units are:

Changing Landforms and their Management - which looks at rivers and coasts.
Managing Change in Human Environments - which covers rural and urban environments.
An environmental investigation based on field work (coursework)

During Year 13, students study the following units:

Global Challenge - weather, climate, ecosystems, global population and the economy. This unit is examined in January
Global Future (2 parts) – This unit is examined in June
1. A research project based on set titles.
2. Exam which looks at a range of hazards and their impacts on the human environment
Synoptic Analysis - a skills based examination using pre-released material. The exam for this unit is taken in June.

Course Books and Equipment

Changing Environments: AS Level Geography for Edexcel B by Sue Sleep, Steve Frampton, Bob Hordern and David Flint.
Global Challenge: A2 Level Geography for Edexcel B by Alistair McNaught, Michael Witherick, Sue Warn and Michael Naish
Revise AS Level Geography for Edexcel Specification B by Dulcie Knifton
Revise A2 Level Geography for Edexcel Specification B by David Burtenshaw
Planner, pen, pencils, eraser, ruler, calculator

Events and Visits

Key Dates