OCR Syllabus from 2016

GCSE Geography Fieldwork

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OCR A GCSE Geography4 night Field Studies Programme Sample

Specification LinksLiving in the UK today (Unit 1) Specification Links1.1 Landscapes of the UK● Coastal Formations including Headlands, Bays, Caves, Arches, Stacks and Beaches● Geomorphic processes and how they are influenced by geology● How human activity, including management, works in combination with geomorphic

processes to impact the landscape.1.2 People of the UK● The causes of uneven development within the UK● Cast Study of economic decline

1.3 UK Environmental Challenges● Case study of a UK flood event caused by extreme weather conditions

Geographical Skills (Unit 3) Specification LinksCartographic Skills, Graphical skills and Geographical skills will be used throughout the programme. We can tailor your classroom sessions to your specific specification needs.

“Students learned valuable geography field studies techniques to help with their exams”

Day Morning Afternoon Evening

1Arrive 1300

Welcome & Orientation

Landscapes of the UK: Human Activity

Coastal Management in Swanage

Cartographic SkillsIntroduction to Purbeck

2Landscapes of the UK

Geomorphology at Durdle Door & Lulworth CoveGraphical Skills

Presentation of data

3People of the UK

Purbeck Rural Village InvestigationUK Environmental Challenges

Flood Events at Swan BrookGraphical Skills

Presentation of data

4Landscapes of the UK

Coastal Formation at Old Harry’s Rocks

Presentation Preparationsof findings from the week

Presentations

5Farewells

1000 Departure2 night Field Studies programmes are available.

Please contact us for more info.

OCR B GCSE in Geography4 night Field Studies Programme Sample

Specification LinksOur Natural World (Unit 1) Specification Links1 Global Hazards● When does extreme weather become a hazard?

2 Changing Climate● Why is climate change a global issue?

3 Distinctive Landscape● What physical processes shape landscapes?● What are the characteristics of your chosen landscape?

Geographical Skills (Unit 3) Specification LinksCartographic Skills, Graphical skills and Geographical skills will be used throughout the programme. We can tailor your classroom sessions to your specific specification needs.

“Good variety of fieldwork activities with well trained staff who supported our students with

their excellent subject knowledge.”

Day Morning Afternoon Evening

1Arrive 1300

Welcome & OrientationGlobal Hazards

Flood Alleviation at Swan BrookCartographic Skills

Introduction to Purbeck

2Distinctive Landscapes

Geomorphology at Durdle Door & Lulworth CoveGraphical Skills

Presentation of data

3Distinctive Landscapes

Coastal Formation at Old Harry’s Rocks

Distinctive LandscapesGeomorphic Processes at Swanage

Graphical SkillsPresentation of data

4Changing Climate

Seasonal changes & tourismPresentation Preparations

of findings from the weekPresentations

5Farewells

1000 Departure2 night Field Studies programmes are available.

Please contact us for more info.