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We are the highest performing humanity subject at Balcarras.  \nYou’ll be taught by a team of  \nexperienced and committed geography teachers.  \nYou’ll learn transferrable skills like being able to analyse, research and problem solve.  \nGreen careers are the future, and by studying geography you can be at the heart of it.  \nWe’ll get you outside…you’ll go on at least two fieldtrips as part of the course.  \nYou’ll use lessons from the past to help make decisions about the the future of our planet.  \nYou’ll have the option to come to Iceland with us in October 2025!  \nYou’ll be more employable! Geography is a facilitating subject, so is highly valued by universities and employers.  \nWhat kind of topics will you study?  \n\n| |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Physical |  |  | Human |  | Geographical |  |\n|  | Geography |  |  | Geography |  | Skills |  |\n|  | • Natural Hazards |  |  | • Resource |  | • Rivers fieldwork |  |\n|  | • Physical Landscapes of the UK |  |  | Management\u003Cbr>• Urban Issues and Challenges |  | • Urban fieldwork\u003Cbr>• Map, graph, numeracy and |  |\n|  | •The Living World |  |  | • Changing |  | statistical skills |  |\n| |  | |  | Economic World |  |  |  |\n\nHow will the course be taught?  \nHow is the course structured?  \nWe study the AQA GCSE Geography specification. Students will study 3 human geography topics, 3 physical geography topics, along with a range of geographical skills and fieldwork. It is a linear qualification. Students will sit 3 papers at the end of Year 11:  \n• Paper 1: Living with the physical environment (35%)  \n• Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment (35%)  \n• Paper 3: Geographical applications (30%)  \nThe exam papers for GCSE Geography incorporate a range of question styles including: multiple choice, geographical skills e.g. completing a graph or finding a grid reference, short answer and longer answer (the longest are worth 9 or 12 marks – 1 to 1.5 sides of writing) .  \nIn many questions, pupils will be given a map, photo or other resource to use in their answer.  \nWhat fieldwork will we do?  \nFieldwork is a fundamental aspect of geography which we are fully committed to delivering. The pupils have two fieldwork opportunities as part of the GCSE Geography course.  \nOne will take place in an urban environment (Bristol) and one will take place at a river environment (Blackpool Brook) .  \nFieldwork skills are assessed in Paper 3 – Geographical Applications. In addition every two years we run a foreign residential trip and have been to Iceland, the West Coast of USA and Italy in recent years.  \nYou’ll have the option to come to Iceland with us in October 2025!  \nWhat is the geography department like?  \nDepartment Staff  \nThe geography department is made up of a team of 5 experienced, enthusiastic and committed teachers with Miss Searle as Head of Department. In addition to their primary role as geography teacher, Mrs Bull is DofE Manager and Careers Leader, Mrs Cullis is Assistant Headteacher, Miss Niblettis Head of Selvey House and Mr Pearce is Website Coordinator.  \nDepartment Resources  \nGeography is taught in 4 specialist classrooms. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards. We also have a range of high quality departmental resources such as class iPads, specialist GIS software, modern texts and a set of 20 computers for pupil use.  \nDepartment Support  \nThroughout the GCSE course, the department provide pupils with a range of revision and homework support resources. In addition, we offer the chance to purchase revision guides and flash cards at discounted rates for pupils. In the spring term of Year 11, the geography department offer weekly revision sessions for all pupils studying GCSE Geography. Each class teacher will also offer bespoke support for those that they feel would benefit from this.  \nWhat kind of results do pupils get in it?  \nWhere could GCSE Geography take you?  \nOptions","cbCaiqCyYmjipJHG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqCyYmjipJHG","pdf",1058865,11,"English","# Studying GCSE Geography\n## Course teaching and skills\n## Course structure and AQA specification\n## Exam papers and question styles\n## Fieldwork opportunities\n## Department staff, resources and support\n## Results and options myth busting","[{\"question\":\"How is the GCSE Geography course taught and what skills do students build?\",\"answer\":\"Students follow the AQA GCSE Geography specification and study human and physical geography topics alongside geographical skills and fieldwork. 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