Key Stage 4 GCSE Geography
Course Content
Physical Geography
Ecosytems – the study of 3 important natural environments and how they are managed by people.
Volcanoes - how Plate Tectonics can help us understand why some parts of the world Earthquakes - are at risk from these powerful natural hazards
Coasts - how the sea affects the shape of the land and how people manage the coastline.
Human Geography
Tourism – studies of how well planned tourism can help a country to develop.
Work – a study of types of work and why some countries can offer different
Work – a study of types of work and why some countries can offer different
Industry - employment opportunities from others.
Population – looking at the changes in the structure of the world’s population and
Studies - the effects on movement of people around the world.
| Assessment Type | Percentage of Final Mark |
| Written Paper 1 A written exam, testing students geographical skills using maps, photographs, satellite images, graphs and statistics. It will test their knowledge of Physical Geography. | 40 % |
| Written Paper 2 | 35% |
| Coursework | 25% |
| Total Marks | 100% |