Welcome to the Humanities Department
Staff
Mr C McIntyre, Head of Humanities
Mrs J Miller – RE
Mrs A Eastham – History
Mr J Gillings - History
Mr A Margetts – History
Mrs J Wright – History
GEOGRAPAHY
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What will I be studying? Four units of work, namely Water, Landforms and People Climate, Environment and People People and Place People, Work and Developments |
What sort of coursework will I have to do, how will the coursework influence my final mark? The Cross-Unit Task takes 2 weeks and is an investigation into a physical and human topic. The Course study takes 4 weeks and is based on a day’s field work and is in the form of a report. |
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What sort of activities will I be doing in class? A variety of activities ranging from resource-based (text-book, video), enquiries, role-play, ICT based activities and discussion.
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How will I be examined? There are 2 tiers |
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Do I need special skills? Not really any subject specific skills. |
What qualifications will I achieve? GCSE Geography |
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How will I be assessed? Two examination papers at the end of the course and two pieces of coursework. |
What else do I need to know? There are opportunities for field-work linked to the coursework. There is also a residential stay at the Malham Tarn Field Study Centre in the Yorkshire Dales, at the start of Year 11.
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What sort of homework will I be expected to do? Linked to class activities and can take the form of a similar range, plus some research activites. |
Who can I speak to for further information? Mr McIntyre |
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What deadlines will I need to meet? Chiefly connected to coursework, currently in January (of Year 10) and December (of Year 11). |
What can this course lead to in the future? Geography can be useful in a lot of careers, especially in tourism, transport, planning. Students go on to ‘A’ level courses and also university degrees. |
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KS3 Curriculum Information
The KS3 Curriculum is currently undergoing review in light of the new government directives. KS3 information will be added as soon as we have undergone our internal review which will start on the training day
Tuesday April 8th 2008