Why Take Gcse Geography
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Why take GCSE Geography?
Geography at Castle School
Why take geography at Castle?• One of the most successful
departments in the school. 82% A*-C last year.
• Excellent experienced teachers.• Good fieldwork - mystery overseas
fieldtrip for next years year 10!• Well resourced department.• Topical up to date subject.
What will I study in Year 10 and Year 11?
• Geomorphic processes and landforms• Atmospheric Processes and Climate• Physical Environments• Natural Hazards and people• Economic Systems and Development• Population and Settlement• Sustainable Development
Exams: 50 % • The exams will assess knowledge / understanding and skills
connected with the above topics
Decision Making Exercise: 30% • The DME is designed to provide candidates at all levels with
opportunities to proceed through three stages of investigating issues related to sustainable development, set in a previously announced context and using a resource booklet supplied in advance of the unseen examination paper.
Coursework: 20 % • Coursework is currently a study of Bristol Docks undertaken
in year 10.