EBACC

The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge and understanding of different places and environments at a range of scales from local to global, while looking at new ideas and approaches to Geography in the 21st Century. Students will develop a sense of place and an appreciation of the environment with an awareness of ways in which people and environments interact.

Subjects at a higher level include Geography, Environmental Science, Geology, Travel and Tourism. These can lead to employment in the management of the environmental and human resources, Civil Service, oil companies, planning, engineering, Social Services, water resources and teaching. This new syllabus also complements the work that we cover in Years 12 and 13giving a good opportunity to achieve good grades at A Level. Geography degrees are also one of the most desirable to employers, because of the range of skills that students learn over the course, which are applicable to many jobs.

Component 1: Global Geographical Issues

• Hazardous Earth - an understanding of Tectonic Hazards, Extreme Weather events and our changing climate

• Development dynamics - an understanding of the scale of global inequality and how developing countries are struggling to raise their standards of living

Component 2: UK Geographical Issues

• The landscape and economy of the UK - including river processes and the conflict caused by coastal erosion

• Two fieldwork visits - at present a residential trip to the Norfolk Coast Component 3: People and the Environment

• Human use of the world’s main Biomes and conservation of endangered species

In developing an understanding of the themes outlined above, students will be expected to use a range of skills, especially those skills of enquiry. Fieldwork is an integral part of this course and students will be expected to take an active part in any fieldwork that is organised. The department currently organises residential fieldwork to the Norfolk Coast to study coastal erosion and management.

Mr Gardner

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