Geography GCSE 1312 A Edexcel

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Geography GCSE 1312 A Edexcel
Jumeirah College

• Welcome to this presentation, describing the
  Geography GCSE 1312 A Edexcel course.

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Unit Information

• The Geography GCSE is designed to develop a range
  of relevant skills and knowledge from students
  previous study of Geography. It will introduce
  them to new skills, new places and new ideas. It
  will also allow students to apply what they are
  learning and understand more about how peoples
  decisions shape the world we live in.

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Unit Information

• Unit A1 The Physical World
• Unit A1s theme is the physical world. It covers
  Rivers, Glaciation and Coasts.
• Unit A2 The Human World
• Unit A2s theme is the human world. Studies
  include Population Change, Population Structure
  and its Characteristics and Settlements.
• Unit A3 The Economic World
• Unit 3s theme is the economic world. In this
  unit, students will study Economic Systems,
  Farming Systems and Location of Industry.

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Unit Information

• Unit A4 The Natural World
• Unit A4s theme is The Natural World. Students
  will study air masses and weather, world climates
  and forest communities.
• Unit B5 Managing the Environment
• Unit B5s theme is Managing the Environment. In
  this unit, students will study coastal
  management, river management and fragile
  environments.
• Unit C7 Managing Tourism
• Unit C7s theme is Managing Tourists.
  Throughout this unit, students study growth of
  global tourism, impact on people and environments
  and management issues.

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Unit Information

• Coursework
• An investigation based on primary data
  collection. Candidates are required to use ICT at
  various stages in their investigation. The
  coursework write-up will be a maximum of 2,000
  words.
• The coursework project is on Tourism in Dubai.

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What is involved?

• The course is made up of a series of core units
  that cover the themes of physical and human
  geography while the option units (B5 C7) look
  at interrelationships between people and the
  environment which give a broad and balanced
  overview of the subject. A variety of teaching
  methods are used including discussions of topical
  issues, debates, simulations, videos, fieldwork
  as well as more traditional methods.

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Summary of Scheme of Assessment

• Assessment occurs in two tiers. Foundation tier
  candidates take papers 1F and 2F and submit one
  item of coursework. This tier is targeted at
  grades C to G. Higher tier candidates take papers
  3H and 4H and also submit on item of coursework.
  This is targeted at grades A to D.

Paper/component Mode of assessment Weighting Length
1F or 3H Written examination testing core units. 45 1 hour 45 minutes
2F or 4H Written examination testing option units. 30 1 hour 15 minutes
Coursework Investigation based on primary data collection. 25
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What could I do next with GCSE Geography

• A GCSE in Geography is a stepping-stone to a
  whole range of future opportunities. A good grade
  will help you move onto any A/S or A Level
  course. Alternatively, employment opportunities
  where your geographical skills will be
  particularly valued include journalism and the
  media, law, engineering, business management,
  ICT, environmental management, teaching, economic
  planning, marketing, leisure, recreation and
  tourism.

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Thank you very much for your attention!