year 11 geography options eve 2013

Why study Geography?

Geography AS Level

Unit 1: Global Challenges

a. World at Risk

b. Going Global

Unit 2: Geographical Investigations

a. Crowded

Coasts

b. Time to Rebrand

Exam – Summer60% of AS

Exam – Summer40% of AS

Fieldtrip – November

Geography AS Level Unit 1: Global Challenges (60%)

a. World at Risk

Geography AS Level Unit 1: Global Challenges (60%)

b. Going Global

Geography AS Level Unit 2: Geographical Investigations (40%)

a. Crowded Coasts

Geography AS Level Unit 2: Geographical Investigations (40%)

b. Time to Rebrand

Geography AS Level

Unit 1: Global Challenges

a. World at Risk

b. Going Global

Unit 2: Geographical Investigations

a. Crowded

Coasts

b. Time to Rebrand

Exam – June 60% of AS

Exam – June 40% of AS

Devon Fieldtrip – October

Geography A2 Level

Unit 3: Contested Planet

6 topics covered. Energy Security, Water Conflicts, Biodiversity, Superpower

Geographies, Development & Technological fix.

Unit 4:Geographical Research

Life on the Margins – Food Security

Exam – June 60% of A2

Exam – June40% of A2

Geography A2 Level Unit 3: Contested Planet (Water conflicts)

Geography A2 Level Unit 3: Contested Planet (Energy Insecurity)

Why do we live in an increasing energy insecure world?

Geography A2 Level Unit 3: Contested Planet (Energy Insecurity)

What is the future after oil?Tar sands can be refined into petroleum. Only recently been exploited as oil prices have increased making it economically viable. Environmental impacts are colossal; huge amount of heating required to separate out the oil (usually generated from burning natural gas), 4 barrels of water to create one barrel of oil and huge cost to local environment and ecosystem.

Geography A2 Level Unit 4:Geographical Research

Life on the Margins

Post A Level Geography

Natural Environment 1. Coastal

Engineer2. Weather Presenter

Discovery 1.TV Researcher

2.Travel Writer

Economy 1.Management

Consultant2. Lawyer

Global Issues 1. Diplomat

2. Aid Worker

Environment 1.Environmental

Consultant 2.

Environmental impact officer

Where you live 1. Transport

Officer2. Property Lawyer

Maps and Software 1. Surveyor 2.Census Data

Specialist

What jobs could I do

with Geography?

A Level Geography – A Summary

Modern, dynamic and relevant syllabus

4 exams spread throughout the two years

Range of physical and human topics covered

5 out of 13 students went on to study Geography at University in 2012