Post on 09-Mar-2016
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"Geography is the subject which
holds the key to our future" -
Michael Palin,
"Geography prepares for the world of
work - geographers, with their skills of
analysis are highly employable!"
"Without Geography - You are Knowhere!"
Geography is the study of how humans
interact with the environment
You will develop a knowledge and understanding of current events from the local area to
global….study the features of the earth - such as mountains, rivers and seas…. how they
were formed ……gain an understanding and appreciation of the cultures and
backgrounds of people from all over the world.
It will enable you to learn and develop a number of skills that will be useful in the future.
Global Citizenship Environmental Awareness
How to read and
interpret various
types of maps
Analyse and interpret
different types of data
Use a variety of
sources of
information
Develop empathy
for other people
Become a good
communicator
Work well as part of
a team
Be able to solve
problems by
analysing data
Equipped with these skills, Geographers are among the
most employable people.
The most popular career destinations are:
•Management and Administration 41%
•Further training 25%
•Financial Sector 11%
•Retail Sector 10%
•Other professions 10%
(including media)
IGCSE Structure
• Paper 1: 1 hour 45 mins
Only answer 3 out of 6 questions.
• Paper 2: Skills paper 1 hour and 30 mins
Answer all questions
• Paper 4: Coursework Alternative
1 hour 30 mins answer all questions
IGCSE Topics
• 4th Year • Plate Tectonics
• Weathering
• River Processes
• Marine Processes
• Settlement
• Leisure activities and
Tourism
• Weymouth Fieldtrip July
• 5th Year • Weather and Climate
• Ecosystems
• Energy and Water Resources
• Trial examination main paper
with skills in lesson
• Interrelationships between
natural environment and
human activities
• Environmental risks and
benefits: resource
conservation and management
Geography is part of our everyday
lives, so come and discover the
world around you.