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Key Stage 4
Students have the option to study GCSE Geography in years 10-11. At Upper Shirley High we follow the OCR B Geography Syllabus, which covers four main themes:
1. Rivers and Coasts.
2. Population and Settlement.
3. Natural Hazards.
4. Economic Development.
The course is composed of the following:
- Two pieces of Controlled Assessment
- Geographical Investigation (10%)
- Fieldwork Focus (15%)
- January decision-making exam which is sat in year 11 with a pre-seen source booklet (35%).
- Terminal exam which is sat at the end of the course (40%)
Why study GCSE Geography?
“Geography – studying the Earth’s surface features and related human activity – has a vital place in the 21st century. Geography helps us understand our own lives in a global world and face vital issues like climate change, water, energy, food security and poverty eradication. Furthermore, it gives us a unique understanding of people and an awareness of our social and environmental responsibility in today’s world.” Geographical Association.
Long Term Scheme of Work
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 10
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Economic Development
Why are there differences in development around the world?
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Population
Is the world getting overpopulated ?
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Settlement
How can cities be sustainable?
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Controlled Assessment
Geographical Investigation (10%)
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Rivers
How do rivers shape the landscape?
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Coasts
How can coastal areas be protected from flooding?
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Year 11
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Controlled Assessment
Fieldwork Focus (15%)
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Economic Development
How can development be environmentally-friendly?
Yr 11 Entrance Exams
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Exam Paper 1 - January (35%)
Natural Hazards
How can you save lives in volcanoes and earthquakes?
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Natural Hazards
What are the effects of floods and droughts?
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Revision
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Terminal Exam (40%)
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