The subject provides opportunities to understand the interrelationships of people and their environments. You will learn to appreciate the dynamic nature of how places, environments and issues change and how people respond to them.
Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes, Physical systems and sustainability - Tectonic Processes and Hazards, The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity, The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security, Climate Change Futures and Coastal Landscapes and Change . 2 hour examination. Paper 2: Dynamic Places, Human Systems and Geopolitics – Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers, Migration, Identity and Sovereignty or Health, Human Rights and Intervention. 2 hour examination Paper 3: Synoptic paper - The specification contains three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas: Players Attitudes and actions Futures and uncertainties The synoptic investigation will be based on a geographical issue within a place-based context that links to the three synoptic themes and is rooted in two or more of the compulsory content areas. Coursework: Independent Investigation The purpose of this coursework is to test skills in independent investigation. The investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group) and own research and/or secondary data. A written report of 3000–4000 words. A residential field visit for a minimum of 4 days is an integral part of the course in preparation for the coursework.
About Education Provider
Region | London |
Local Authority | Hounslow |
Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5JD |
The subject provides opportunities to understand the interrelationships of people and their environments. You will learn to appreciate the dynamic nature of how places, environments and issues change and how people respond to them.
Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes, Physical systems and sustainability - Tectonic Processes and Hazards, The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity, The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security, Climate Change Futures and Coastal Landscapes and Change . 2 hour examination. Paper 2: Dynamic Places, Human Systems and Geopolitics – Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers, Migration, Identity and Sovereignty or Health, Human Rights and Intervention. 2 hour examination Paper 3: Synoptic paper - The specification contains three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas: Players Attitudes and actions Futures and uncertainties The synoptic investigation will be based on a geographical issue within a place-based context that links to the three synoptic themes and is rooted in two or more of the compulsory content areas. Coursework: Independent Investigation The purpose of this coursework is to test skills in independent investigation. The investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group) and own research and/or secondary data. A written report of 3000–4000 words. A residential field visit for a minimum of 4 days is an integral part of the course in preparation for the coursework.