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Why study Geography at A Level?

Why study Geography at A Level?. Why study Geography?.

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Why study Geography at A Level?

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  1. Why study Geography at A Level?

  2. Why study Geography? “There has never been a better or more important time to study Geography. With growing interest in issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion, Geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to study. Geographers are also highly employable… …Whatever your passion, for the world – fascination with landscapes or concerns about inequality – Geography will provide you with the knowledge and transferable skills that will reward you personally and advance you professionally.” DrRita Gardner, Director of the Royal Geographical Association

  3. Possibilities for the future with Geography… Geography graduates are among the most employable possessing vital skills that employers look for as Geography brings together all subjects. Nationally, Geography has one of the best graduate employment records in the country. Some career possibilities: • Teacher • Environment Officer • Estate Agent • Charity Worker • Politician • Town Planner • Conservationist • Weather forecaster • Travel writer • And many more…

  4. Geography can take you places, like it has me…

  5. Did you know…? Famous geographers include: The Kaiser Chief’s Nick Hodgson Michael Palin Prince William Sir David Attenborough

  6. What skills will I gain? • Research skills, such as using a range of methods for the collection of data and undertaking fieldwork • Transferable skills such as teamwork, problem solving, IT skills, communication skills (presentationand writing) • Personal attributes, such as time-management, development of responsibility, self-reflection, motivation, flexibility and creativity

  7. The course… The end result of studying human and physical geography is that you’ll have a better understanding of how mankind and the Earth work together. And it’s not all theory either. You’ll get the opportunity to visit places of geographic interest and roll up your sleeves with some fieldwork. AS topics: (Unit 1 and Unit 2) (Mrs Martin & Mrs Strowbridge) A2 topics: (Unit 3 and Unit 4B) (Miss Horsfall & Mr Stone)

  8. So…let’s have a bit of fun and see some Geography in action WHAT ARE THE ITEMS YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN AND WHAT IS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEM?

  9. Importance of Geography and a general knowledge of understanding http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_pw8duzGUg How does this make you feel?

  10. Geography in the news Think about some of the recent events in the news that have a relationship to Geography

  11. Geography in the news this week World Cup Tour de France US airport security Conflict in Israel and Palestine ISIS in Syria and Iraq http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ http://www.theguardian.com/uk

  12. Summer task • Following the work completed in the Taster Day session, continue to look at items in the news over the summer – via newspapers, TV, radio or the internet – that relate to Geography, ideally topics connected with your 4 main syllabus topics next year (population, energy issues, rivers and coastal environments), but they can be on any aspect. • You can either do 3 fairly short events/reports, or one in depth. How you present the information is up to you. The following are suggestions: • A poster, with the articles cut/printed out and stuck in, with your annotations of how they link with geography around them • A written report, summarising each event/report (in your own words, not just a copy and paste please) and how they/it links with geography • A written report in which you have copied and pasted the news item(s), but then added your interpretation of how it/they link with geography • An electronic account – e.g. using ‘Coveritlive’/Show me/Educreations/i-movie, and recording the events and your thoughts about the links with geography • Please bring your work with you to the first lesson in September

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