Sixth Form Courses 2022 to 2023

A Level Geography Additional entry requirements: A minimum grade 5 in GCSE Geography is desirable. Why study Geography at Thornleigh Sixth Form? “Geography is one of those richly comprehensive subjects, whose relevance is all around us… More than ever we need the geographer’s skills and foresight to help us learn about our planet - how we use it and how we abuse it.” Michael Palin The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than ever before. Geography will explain why, and will prepare you for these changes. The transferable skills that Geography develops are an asset in the world of work today. Geography is all about the future and encourages flexible thinking. Course Description Physical Geography • Water and Carbon Cycles • Water Cycle • The Carbon Cycle • Glacial Landscapes • Human impacts on cold environments Human Geography • The Geography of places • Population change • Worldwide Urbanisation • How urban areas influence climate Environmental Geography • The theory of Plate Tectonics • Volcanic and Seismic hazards • Global storm events • Multi hazard areas Fieldwork Skills and Fieldwork - Applied Geography skills including: • Investigative • Graphical • Cartographic and Statistical You will receive a separate grade for your Geography Fieldwork Investigation. What support will I receive? The course is taught by teachers who mark external examinations, developing their knowledge and experience of the course requirements. Drop-in sessions are organised at lunchtimes for any additional support. Subject teachers also put on extra revision sessions during the holidays prior to exam time. 15 Sixth Form Course Guide