Year 11 Curriculum
We currently study AQA Geography
Website link: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography
There are various parts of the course:
- Paper 1 - Physical Geography - 1 hour and 30 minutes - worth 35%
- Paper 2 - Human Geography - 1 hour and 30 minutes - worth 35%
- Paper 3 - Geographical Issue Evaluation and Geographical Applications - 30%
Course rationale from the exam board:
- actively engage in the process of geography to develop as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds;
- develop their knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts and appreciate the relevance of these concepts to our changing world;
- develop a framework of spatial awareness in which to appreciate the importance of the location of places and environments from local to global;
- appreciate the differences and similarities between people’s views of the world, its environments, societies and cultures;
- understand the significance of values and attitudes to the development and resolution of issues;
- develop their responsibilities as global citizens and recognise how they can contribute to a future that is sustainable and inclusive;
- develop and apply their learning to the real world through fieldwork and other out of classroom learning;
- use geographical skills, appropriate technologies, enquiry and analysis.
