Course Aims: • To know how forces influence our natural environment. • To know how people affect the environment we all live in. • To understand the economic forces that drives the world economy. • To identify how the decisions about the use and management of resources are made. • To gain an appreciation of current affairs and world problems. • To be able to develop an ability to make links and connections across a variety of topics. • To get experience of all six Keys Skills: o Communication, application of num-bers, ICT, problem solving and working with others
In order to take Geography at A’ Level it is vital that you gained a grade 6 at GCSE Geography. Several topics covered in the course are developments of the work covered at GCSE, but others are new.
A LEVEL COURSE CONTENT AND EXAMINATIONS Paper 1 Exam – 2hr 15 – 30% of the qualification • Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Landscape Systems, Processes and Change • The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Paper 2 Exam – 2hr 15 – 30% of the qualification • Globalisation • Shaping Places • Superpowers • Global Development and Connections Paper 3 Exam – 2hr 15 – 20% of the qualification Three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas: • Players • Attitudes and Actions • Futures and Uncertainties Paper 4 Non-examined – 20% of the qualification An investigation report relating to the compulsory or optional content. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Donnington Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0NB |
Course Aims: • To know how forces influence our natural environment. • To know how people affect the environment we all live in. • To understand the economic forces that drives the world economy. • To identify how the decisions about the use and management of resources are made. • To gain an appreciation of current affairs and world problems. • To be able to develop an ability to make links and connections across a variety of topics. • To get experience of all six Keys Skills: o Communication, application of num-bers, ICT, problem solving and working with others
In order to take Geography at A’ Level it is vital that you gained a grade 6 at GCSE Geography. Several topics covered in the course are developments of the work covered at GCSE, but others are new.
A LEVEL COURSE CONTENT AND EXAMINATIONS Paper 1 Exam – 2hr 15 – 30% of the qualification • Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Landscape Systems, Processes and Change • The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Paper 2 Exam – 2hr 15 – 30% of the qualification • Globalisation • Shaping Places • Superpowers • Global Development and Connections Paper 3 Exam – 2hr 15 – 20% of the qualification Three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas: • Players • Attitudes and Actions • Futures and Uncertainties Paper 4 Non-examined – 20% of the qualification An investigation report relating to the compulsory or optional content. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification.
