This exciting course covers contemporary geographical events which students will be able to relate to the everyday world. The subject is delivered through engaging lessons covering human and physical aspects of Geography. In the first year of teaching, students will study the Physical Geography topic of coasts to investigate how these fascinating areas are dynamic environments. The Human Geography topics are contemporary urban environments and changing places, where they will discover the intriguing impacts of social, economic and environmental changes in urban areas in different parts of the world. The course is likely to involve a residential fieldtrip to the Cranedale Centre to gain first-hand experience of geographical concepts. In the second year of teaching, the Physical Geography course will enable students to explore the links between rivers, climate, and vegetation, for example the complex effects of deforestation. They will also investigate the hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes and storms. In the Human Geography part of the course students will investigate the incredible changes happening in polar environments (Arctic and Antarctic). Students who study the two year course are expected to complete a coursework project, worth 20% of the overall grade. This will be based on fieldwork that they have carried out. In addition to the Cranedale trip, there should also be opportunity for further fieldwork. For some this will include a five day fieldtrip to Iceland.
Name: GEOGRAPHY Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20151002 13:36:35 Updated 20161003 11:13:20
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Fulford School
Community School
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Fulfordgate Town: York