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Course Content at GCSE
 
 
 
Outline of the teaching schedule
 
 
Term
Year 10
Year 11
Topic
Theme
Topic
Theme
Autumn
1
Coastal landscapes and processes
The earth's crust is modified by coastal processes which result in distinctive landforms
The interaction between people and coastal environments
Rocks and landscapes
Population
Coursework
The earth's crust is composed of different rock types and is modified by weathering
Malham and Lakes fieldtrip
The interaction between people and landscapes produced by different types of rocks
Management of resources is crucial to sustainable development
(throughout)
2
Population
The global distribution of population is uneven
Population change depends upon birth rate, death rate and migration
Industry
Coursework
Industry as a system
Industrial activity can be classified
Industrial activity is influenced by many factors
(throughout)
Spring
1
Glacial landscapes and processes
The earth's crust is modified by glacial processes which result in distinctive landforms
Mock exams
Coursework
2
Glacial landscapes and processes
The interaction between people and glacial environments
Industry
Coursework
Industrial changes may have both advantages and disadvantages
Completion
Summer
1
Resources
Tourism in MEDCs and LEDCs and its consequences
Population
Revision and review
Population change presents challenges to human populations
2
Coursework
CBD fieldwork