GCSE Geography
GCSE GEOGRAPHY
Exam Board - CCEA
Aim or Overview of Subject
The study of Geography helps students to understand and apply the following concepts:
• sustainable development;
• interrelationships between people and the natural environment;
• the need to manage both physical and human resources;
• interdependence between countries; and
• international cooperation to tackle global issues.
Assessment
There are eight geographical themes, set out as key geographical terms, content and
learning outcomes. Unit 1 40% Unit 2 40% Unit 3 20% = 100%
Year 11/12 Units
The assessment of Unit 1/2/3 will be available in summer of Year 12.
Assessment of Unit 1 is available in the Summer of Year 11.
Unit 1: Understanding Our Natural World
This unit covers the following themes:
Theme A: River Environments
Theme B: Coastal Environments
Theme C: Our Changing Weather and Climate
Theme D: The Restless Earth
External written exam - 1 hour 30 minutes - 40%
Unit 2: Living in Our World
This unit covers the following themes:
Theme A: People and Migration
Theme B: Changing Urban Areas
Theme C: Contrasts in World Development
Theme D: Managing Our Environment
External written exam - 1 hour 30 minutes - 40%
Unit 3: Fieldwork/Practical Requirements
Assessment is outlined in the form an external examination based on a geographical investigation
supported by a day of fieldwork. Students base their answers on their knowledge and experience of fieldwork. Students must bring a fieldwork statement and table of data into the examination.
External written examination - 1 hour - 20%