Exploring Geography at Ramsey Grammar School: Course Insights, Student Feedback, and Achievements
Discover the engaging Geography course at Ramsey Grammar School Year 9, where students find the subject enjoyable, relatable, and enriching. The department's success in nurturing skills and understanding is evident from the high achievement rates. Geography offers a diverse curriculum linking to various subjects, making it a popular choice worldwide. Explore real-world examples and intriguing topics to broaden your knowledge of global issues and the functioning of our planet. Uncover the impact of Geography on High Street shops, desert growth in Africa, rainforest conservation, and more through Cambridge IGCSE Course 0460 syllabus.
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Ramsey Grammar School Year 9 Options April 22nd2021
Heres what our current students think of their course: Its not as hard as you might think it will be. Definitely one of my favouriteoptions.Goodluck! There are a lot of things you need to learn, but it exposes you to global issues, and teaches you a bit more about how our planet works and it is a really good subject to take to learn about our world. I really enjoy Geography and the topics that we cover are really relatable and interesting. Geography is really interesting to study, it s a good option to choose I enjoy Geography because it allows me to relate to current situations and discuss enjoyable topics. You learn about real life examples.
Heres what our current students think of their course: There s a lot to learn. Most things are fairly straightforward and it s a case of remembering it. Each topic is interesting in different ways making for continual interest throughout the course as you learn about the world around you. Interesting, enjoyable lessons It s taught me about the inner working of the world. P.S. All hail Elliot! It s different to KS3 geography and it is fun
Geography at RGS Our Geography department is highly successful and encourages you to gain the skills necessary to further your knowledge and understanding and perform well in a variety of tasks that will help you understand the world. Essentially, we have everything in place to help you achieve your potential.
Facts you should know: Our Geography students consistently achieve around 90% A*-C!! Geography is one of the most popular optional GCSE s around the world. Geography links well with history, business studies and languages, as well as specialist science and arts subjects, so it is ideal for a balanced curriculum.
Geography Cambridge IGCSE Course (0460) Link to the syllabus here: Cambridgeinternational.org/Images/414139 -2020-2022-syllabus.pdf
What will you study in Geography? Geography enables us to find answers to questions such as: Is internet shopping to blame for the closure of High Street shops? How does population growth cause the deserts to grow in Africa? How can tourists help to save the tropical rainforests? Why did a hurricane cause crime to increase in New Orleans? Were the 2016 Olympics a good thing for the people of Rio de Janeiro? How might a snowman help to stop floods?
Will Geography be useful to you in the future? Geography will help you be more aware of everyday situations and issues faced by the people who live around you, in other parts of the UK, and across the world. Geography is a highly topical subject, ever- changing as world events unfold. When you see an article about a potential cataclysmic super-volcanic eruption in the USA, then your Geography course will help you make sense of what is going on. Geography will make you an aware and better-informed citizen.
How is the course assessed? GCSE Geography is assessed at the end of Year 11 in the form of three exam papers: Paper 1 (1hr 45 mins) 45% of GCSE Paper 2 (1hr 30 mins) 27.5% of GCSE Paper 4 (1 hr 30 mins) 27.5% of GCSE Regular internal assessments will also be used to monitor student progress over the two year course.
Paper 1: Geographical Themes Theme 1: Population & Settlement Sub-topics: Population Dynamics Population Structure Migration Settlement Patterns Urbanisation
Paper 1: Geographical Themes Theme 2: The Natural Environment Sub-topics: Earthquakes and Volcanoes Rivers Coasts Weather Climate and natural vegetation
Paper 1: Geographical Themes Theme 3: Economic Development Sub-topics: Development and Globalisation Tourism Water and Energy Food Production Industry
Paper 2: Geographical Skills Interpretation of Geographical information e.g. Maps Graphs Photographs etc.
Paper 4: Alternative to Coursework Fieldwork skills Data collection Fieldwork methodologies Data presentation Data analysis
Qualities needed for success, skills developed: Students who have an interest in the world around them and how and why it is changing. Students who enjoy field work and the challenge of completing a geographical enquiry. Skills Developed: A broad range of knowledge and skills that are useful in any job or future studies. Having a sense of place and an understanding of issues in the world today is essential in our daily lives.
Additional resources Wellies, a clipboard and some colouring pencils!!
How can home support? Watch and discuss TV documentaries on Environmental Issues. Encourage your child to keep up to date with news events.
Need some further information? If you need any more information, please talk to your Geography teacher or contact Ms F. Grace (Head of Geography). We look forward to welcoming you as one of our GCSE Geographers in September
