AS Geography From September 2010

Two Units: 1.Changing Physical Environments 2.Changing Human Environments

Changing Physical Environments Two Themes: 1.Investigating Climate Change e.g. …

Changing Physical Environments Two Themes: 2. Investigating Tectonic and Hydrological Change

Changing Human Environments Two Themes: 1.Investigating Population Change e.g. … Population control policies

Changing Human Environments Two Themes: 2. Investigating Settlement Change in MEDCs

Opportunities for research and out-of- classroom work built into in both units..

Assessment G1 - Changing Physical Environments 1 hour 30 mins written paper Three structured questions with stimulus material, one of which tests research / fieldwork.

Assessment G1 - Changing Human Environments 1 hour 30 mins written paper Three structured questions with stimulus material, one of which tests research / fieldwork.

A2 level: G3 Contemporary Themes and Research in Geography G3a Two Contemporary themes to be studied: Two essays – one on each theme 90 minutes e.g. Climatic Hazards e.g. Globalisation

G3b – Research Candidates carry out a research enquiry in one of 10 chosen topics. 45 minute exam to look at their research enquiry and its findings. e.g. Deprivation e.g. Leisure and Recreation

G4: Sustainability 1 hour 45 minute written paper Food Water Energy Cities