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Powerpoint for Year 9 pupils considering GCSE Geography as an option.

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Could

GCSE Geography be the right

direction for you?

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The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next

50 years than it has ever done before. Geography explains why

and helps to prepare you for those changes.

Geography tackles big issues:• environmental responsibility• global interdependence• cultural understanding and tolerance• commerce, trade and industry.

Geography provides a firm basis for life-long learning.

The transferable skills which geography fosters are an asset

in the complex world of employment today.

Geography is about the future and encourages

flexible thinking.

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Compared to other subjects, geography graduates are among the most employable. They possess the skills that employers

look for. In part this is because the subject combines a knowledge of science and an understanding of the arts.

• make a concise report• handle data• ask questions and find answers• make decisions about an issue• analyse material• organise themselves• think creatively and independently

• good communicators• spatially aware• socially, economically and environmentally aware• problem solvers• good team players• computer literate• well rounded, flexible thinkers

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Unit 1: Dynamic Planet• Restless Earth• Climate and Change• Battle for the Biosphere• Water World• Coastal change and conflict• Extreme climates – hot deserts One hour written exam (higher and foundation tiers) in June of Year 11 worth 25% of the final grade.

Unit 2: People and the Planet• Population Dynamics• Consuming Resources• Living Spaces• Making a Living• Changing Cities• Development DilemmasOne hour exam (higher and foundation tiers) in June of Year 10 worth 25% of the final grade.

Unit 3: Making Geographical Decisions

A written exam based on pre-released resource materials assessing students’ ability to make decisions about geographical issues. It is related to sustainable development and environmental issues. One hour exam (higher and foundation) in June of Year 11 worth 25% of the final grade.

Unit 4: Researching Geography

A fieldwork investigation and written report completed in lessons under controlled conditions. The report is worth 25% of the final grade and will be submitted in June of Year 10.

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Follow in the footsteps of these famous Geographers!

Are you the next

one?

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Discover new places!

Travel Agent

Tourism Officer

Eco-Tourism Advisor

Tour Guide

Media Researcher

Care about the planet?

Estate ManagerForestry RangerEnvironmental

consultantPollution Analyst

Conservation officer

Enjoy being in the

landscape?

Hydrologist

Coastal Manager

Geologist

Civil Engineer

Soil Conservationist

Interested in Weather?

Weather Presenter

Disaster Manager

Flood Prevention Officer

Risk Assessor

Water Supply Coordinator

Fascinated by maps?GIS SpecialistCartographerUtilities ManagerRemote SensingAnalyst

Interested in human behaviour?

PlannerSocial Worker

Market researcherHousing Officer

Estate Agent

Want to know why

people work where

they do?

Economic developer

Location Analyst

Retailer

Regional developer

Transport Manager

Interested in world

events?

Aid Worker

Diplomat

Refugee Advisor

Charity Coordinator