Why Take Gcse Geography

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.