Unit 1 - Global Challenges Topic 1: The world at risk – earthquakes. Tornadoes, pollution and global warming. Topic 2: Going global – the worldwide web, power of the multinational companies, changes in migration and health. Unit 2 - Geographical Investigations Topic 3: Extreme Weather – investigating the impacts of extreme weather hazards and how they are distributed around the world. Topic 4: Re-branding places – regeneration of rural and urban places focusing on a field visit to Stratford London. Skills and Activities • Field work – local and abroad – An environmental enquiry The course includes the opportunity to take part in a short residential field visit to Dorset for unit 2. The course provides you with a good skills base and knowledge of worldwide problems linking to many of the current political issues surrounding the modern world. • On-line homework and private study activities • Internet research • Teacher led discussions with support from interactive whiteboard and new texts • Debates on current environmental issues • Essay and report writing skills • Self and peer assessments • Watching DVDs and current affairs programmes
Name: GCE AS Level in Geography Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Geography Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The coursework is assessed by examination. However it is a requirement of the examination board that field work is undertaken. The techniques and skills you learn from the field work are used in the Geographical Investigations examination. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150818 07:54:48 Updated 20160927 09:25:36
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