Edexcel GCE AS Level Geography A

The AS course explores areas of the world which are vulnerable to tectonic hazards and increasing risks from climate hazards. Students will investigate the complex physical and human factors which impact on disasters looking at migration and the rise of the megacity. Fieldwork and research is used to investigate extreme weather and rebranding in Cornwall as well as visits in the local area to investigate local hazards and population issues. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Creative teaching 2. Supportive environment 3. Exciting fieldwork opportunities 4. Fantastic student resources 5. A course that will equip you with a deep understanding of the world What will I Study? Paper 1: The World at Risk: Within this unit you will learn the details of hazard formation, vulnerability, management and distribution, such as, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, bushfires, drought and tornadoes. Students then explore the causes and consequences of climate change. Going Global: The second module of paper one enables students to assess globalisation, why it occurs, the consequences of globalisation and how it allows people to stay connected. This then moves on to focus on migration, the issues, reasons for and against migration Paper 2: Extreme Weather: Students learn how weather systems develop and how to interpret synoptic charts. Students investigate extreme weather events in both MEDC’s and LEDC’s. Rebranding Students investigate rebranding in Cornwall and Portsmouth looking at the need to regenerate areas of the UK that have declined and the strategies used to rebrand places. How will I be Taught? Students currently have 4.5 hours of in class taught sessions in a week. Additionally students are expected to undertake a further 4.5 hours of additional reading and study per week. Classroom activities include group work, debates and exam focused sessions preparing students to apply their knowledge in the geography exam. Students also have opportunities to learn through Chionline and in the college library. How will I be Assessed? The course is entirely exam based with a range of short answer questions and short essay based questions: Unit 1- 1hr 30 min 60% of the A/S course Unit 2- 1hr 15 min 40 % of the A/S course What our students say? ' I enjoy the lessons as they are really creative. I particularly liked the rebrandopoly lesson and the Kyoto debate as I enjoy group work' 'The fieldwork trip to Cornwall was fun as I got to know the rest of the group really well and do some real geography'