Curriculum

Geography

Subject Vision and Intent

Our main vision for Geography at Hodge Hill Girls School is to build on the knowledge and understanding students have of the world and to help them to understand the role they can play in shaping the future of the planet. Our curriculum will provide students with the opportunity to develop their awareness and understanding of the ways people interact with the physical geography of the planet. Students should be able to make links between ideas and understand that the actions of people can influence the opportunities and challenges future generations will face in years to come. We will develop a range of key skills in students that will help them both in their study of Geography and those wanted by employers. This includes the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, make decisions, and interpret information. 

 

 

Key Stage 4 

GCSE Geography 

Exam Board OCR

Examinations 

GCSE Geography consists of 3 papers:

  • Paper 1: Our Natural World, this is worth 35% of the qualification. The exam is 1 hour 15 minutes. 
  • Paper 2: People and Society, this is worth 35% of the qualification. The exam is 1 hour 15 minutes. 
  • Paper 3: Geographical Exploration, this is worth 30% of the qualification. The exam is 1 hour 15 minutes. 

Key Topics 

Paper 1 - Our Natural World covers the following topics: 

  • Global Hazards 
  • Changing Climate 
  • Distinctive Lanscapers 
  • Sustaining Ecosystems 
  • Physical Geography Fieldwork 

Paper 2 – People and Society covers the following topics: 

  • Urban Futures 
  • Dynamic Development 
  • UK in the 21st Century 
  • Resources Reliance 
  • Human Geography Fieldwork 

Paper 3 does not require pupils to learn any new content but apply what they already know. 

Hodge Hill Girls School
Bromford Road
Birmingham
B36 8EY

0121 464 3094