Why choose Geography at GCSE?

1. Why choose Geography at GCSE?

2. geographyn the science of the surface of the earth and its inhabitants; the features or the arrangement of a place. – ngeographer. – adjgeographic or geographical. – advgeographically. Geography is… place and space Cause and effect how places differ from one another how people interact with the environment.

3. Why choose Geography? Well the Earth is a “sic” place!

4. Whilst studying GCSE Geography you will learn: - A sense of environmental responsibility - Many useful and interesting facts - How to read and use different kinds of maps - How to carry out valuable and accurate fieldwork - How to discuss and address large scale problems (eg: global warming, poverty, pollution etc.) - To use your drawing skills in making effective maps, diagrams and graphs.

5. What is GCSE Geography all about? It builds on the knowledge and understanding you have developed at Key Stage 3 Emphasis is on physical, human and environmental geography, relationships between humans and their environment. You will study the following topics…….

6. Population Did you know? - That the earth’s population is growing by 9000 people an hour - Every 3.6 seconds someone dies of hunger. At GCSE Geography you will look at: - Why the population of the earth is changing - The challenges posed by a changing population - The social and economic implications of population change

7. Resources Resources Did you know? - If everyone boiled only the water they needed to make a cup of tea instead of “filling” the kettle every time, we could save enough electricity in a year to run more than three quarters of the street lighting in this country. At GCSE Geography you will find out about: • Resources • - The differences between renewable and non-renewable resources • - How we produce energy • - Whether the energy resources will ever run out

8. Water Water Did you know? - The rain that falls on you has fallen millions of times before (it’s recycled Dinosaur WEE!)  - Every ten seconds a child on earth dies from a disease carried by dirty water. At GCSE Geography you will look at: - Where fresh water supplies come from - Why the demand for water is increasing - How we are spoiling our water supplies

9. Tourism Tourism Did you know? Tourism employs more people than any other industry in the world At GCSE Geography you will look at: • Why the countryside is being increasing used for recreation • The environmental and human impact that Tourism brings • The ways in which it can be managed

10. How will you be assessed? Your Geography GCSE is made up of 4 UNITS: Unit 1 – Geographical Skills and challenges analysing data, interpreting maps and photographs, tackling global warming, renewable energy sources Unit 2 –– The Natural Environment Glaciers and landscapes, avalanches and avalanche protection, Water supply and demand Unit 3 – The Human Environment Changing Population, Migration, Tourism Unit 4 – Investigating Geography You will produce a project following a year10 field trip to Box Hill, Surrey

11. How will Geography Be Useful To My Future Career? Geography at GCSE is an acceptable qualification for many jobs.

12. There are many careers where the study of Geography is a distinct help. Examples of these include: Civil Aviation Teaching Geology Astronaut Engineering Armed Services Nature Conservation Business and Commerce Tourism Local Government

13. If you want any further information on studying GCSE Geography then speak to a member of the Geography team: Mr Hudson Mr Habershon Mr Selway Mr Hughes