Key Stage 4 geography
OCR B: Geography for Enquiring Minds https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/207307-specification-accredited-gcse-geography-b-j384.pdf
GCSE - Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds) (9-1) - J384 (from 2016) - OCR
OCR’s GCSE (9–1) in Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds) will enable learners to build on their Key Stage 3 knowledge and skills to:
We will develop and extend student knowledge from their KS3 experience of locations, places, environments and processes, and of different scales and of social, political and cultural contexts. We will further students’ understanding of the interactions between people and environments, change in places and processes over space and time, and the interrelationship between geographical phenomena at different scales and in different contexts. We will develop and extend student’s competence in a range of skills including those used in fieldwork; in using maps; in completing and interpreting graphical data and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). We get students to apply their geographical knowledge, understanding, skills and approaches appropriately and creatively to real world contexts and to contemporary situations and issues; and develop well-evidenced arguments, applying the geographical knowledge acquired over time. We study through exciting topics and contextualised examples which will allow learners to easily engage with the subject matter and make the process of enquiry more effective. The GCSE integrates fieldwork and geographical skills into the content and assessments, giving a holistic approach to their assessment and we support student’s preparation of this throughout their studies. Students apply their knowledge to a range of scenarios and having to make the tough decisions and justify them, for example which part of the coastline to protect and which to let erode which provides students with a solid preparation for their future studies or in the workplace.
LINKS TO THE WHOLE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM
The Geography curriculum is aligned to the whole school Curriculum. The Geography curriculum is designed to establish a kind community where everyone perseveres, achieves and flourishes; where we enable all the experience life to the full.
A kind community through a curriculum that respects the diversity of our school, valuing our rich knowledge, history and experiences.
Perseverance and achievement through a curriculum that is well sequenced, developing understanding, building retention and leading to academic achievement. Firm foundations in a three-year Key Stage 3 provide grounding for success in Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 and beyond.
Flourishing through a curriculum that nourishes personal development by giving students opportunities to explore their identity and grow their character. Students are equipped with knowledge of how to be healthy, sustain positive relationships and maintain wellbeing so as to have the information needed to be able to make an effective contribution to society.
Enabling students to experience life to the full through a curriculum that inspires and enriches them with meaningful knowledge and cultural capital. High aspirations mean students study a broad range of subjects in Key Stage 3 and have a variety of routes through Key Stage 4 and 5 which are challenging and aspirational.
CURRICULUM MAP
Geography KS4 Curriculum Map
