Geography IB
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Course summary
Geography is a dynamic subject, firmly grounded in the real world, and focuses on the interactions between individuals, societies and physical processes in both time and space. It seeks to identify trends and patterns in these interactions. It also investigates the way in which people adapt and respond to change, and evaluates actual and possible management strategies associated with such change. Geography describes and helps to explain the similarities and differences between different places, on a variety of scales and from different perspectives. Geography as a subject is distinctive in its spatial dimension and occupies a middle ground between social or human sciences and natural sciences. The course integrates physical, environmental and human geography, and students acquire elements of both socio-economic and scientific methodologies. Geography takes advantage of its position to examine relevant concepts and ideas from a wide variety of disciplines, helping students develop life skills and have an appreciation of, and a respect for, alternative approaches, viewpoints and ideas.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Geography | Grade 6 in Geography | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Geography Alternative route | Grade 6 in Geography | — |
As published by the school
5+ GCSE 9-4 grades Grade 5 in English Language or Literature Grade 6 in Geography
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Assessment
External assessment - 80% 3 examinations with a range of short and long answer questions as well as responding to stimulus like maps and graphs. Internal assessment - 20% Fieldwork
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