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Edexcel 2016 AS and A level GCE Geography course plannerContents TOC \t " A head,1,B head,2,C head,3 " Introduction PAGEREF _Toc436836565 \h 1Two-year AS and A level Geography course planner (one teacher) PAGEREF _Toc436836566 \h 2Two-year AS and A level Geography course planner (two teacher) PAGEREF _Toc436836567 \h 8IntroductionThis document suggests a model for delivering the AS and A level Geography course over two years. Research with centres showed us that most centres will be co-teaching AS and A level Geography with the same class and so this model considers the time that will be needed to prepare for the AS assessments in Year 12. An alternative model is also provided for centres with two teachers delivering the course. The number of hours allocated to Geography each week will depend on the individual centre’s timetable; as research with schools and colleges indicated that on average A level is given 4–5 hours per week, 4 hours a week was used as a guide for creating these course planners. Synopticity and synoptic themes: Players, Attitudes and actions, and Futures and uncertainties need to be emphasised throughout the two-year course (see page 9 of specification for more information).It is compulsory for AS students to complete two days of fieldwork and for A level students to complete four days of fieldwork over the two-year course. The four days of fieldwork can all be delivered in the first year, or they can be split over the two years. If a student transfers from AS to A level at the end of Year 12 then the two days of fieldwork they have already carried out can count towards the four days of fieldwork required for A level. The 2016 Edexcel AS level Geography specification comprises two areas of study, both of which can be co-taught with A level Geography: Dynamic LandscapesDynamic Places.The 2016 Edexcel A level Geography specification comprises of four areas of study:Dynamic Landscapes (can be co-taught with AS)Dynamic Places (can be co-taught with AS)Physical Systems and SustainabilityHuman Systems and Geopolitics.Dynamic LandscapesDynamic PlacesTopic 1: Tectonic Processes and HazardsTopic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change – a choice of either 2A Glaciated Landscapes and Change or 2B Coastal Landscapes and ChangeTopic 3: GlobalisationTopic 4: Shaping Places – a choice of either 4A Regenerating Places or 4B Diverse PlacesPhysical Systems and SustainabilityHuman Systems and GeopoliticsTopic 5: The Water Cycle and Water InsecurityTopic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy SecurityTopic 7: SuperpowersTopic 8: Global Development and Connections – a choice of either 8A Health, Human Rights and Intervention or 8B Migration, Identity and SovereigntyOur free support includes:a dedicated Geography Adviser, Jon Woltonadditional AS and A level Geography specimen papersstudent exemplars with assessment commentarymock marking trainingGetting Started Guide and course planners for AS and A level Geographyschemes of work and topic packs for every topicsupport with embedding high quality fieldwork into teachingThinking Geographically: Maths and statistics – based on the proven approach of Pearson MathsThinking Geographically: Literacy – based on the proven approach of Pearson English: Grammar for WritingGetting Ready to Teach training events.Two-year AS and A level Geography course planner (one teacher)Date (w/b)2016Term/weekContentNotesAutumn term, Year 125 SeptWeek 1Area of study 1, Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and HazardsEQ1: Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?EQ2: Why do some tectonic hazards develop into disasters?EQ3: How successful is the management of tectonic hazards and disasters?Roughly 18 hours of teaching over 4.5 weeks.This is a popular and familiar topic, providing a strong start to the A level.12 Sept Week 219 Sept Week 326 Sept Week 43 Oct Week 510 Oct Week 6Area of study 1, Topic 2Either Option 2A Glaciated Landscapes and Change or Option 2B Coastal Landscapes and ChangeOption 2AEQ1 How has climate change influenced the formation of glaciated landscapes over time?EQ2: What processes operate within glacier systems?EQ3: How do glacial processes contribute to the formation of glacial landforms and landscapes?EQ4: How are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?EQ4: How are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?Fieldwork write-upRoughly 24 hours of teaching over 6 weeks.Teach either Glaciated Landscapes and Change or Coastal Landscapes and Change.1 day of compulsory fieldwork to be included here.17 Oct Week 724 Oct Week 8Half term7 Nov Week 9Option 2B EQ1: Why are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?EQ2: How do characteristic coastal landforms contribute to coastal landscapes?EQ3: How do coastal erosion and sea level change alter the physical characteristics of coastlines and increase risks?EQ4: How can coastlines be managed to meet the needs of all players?An additional week to be spent completing mini write-up of fieldwork in preparation for fieldwork exam questions at AS level, and/or the Independent Investigation at A level.14 Nov Week 1021 Nov Week 1128 NovWeek 12Fieldwork write-upRoughly 18 hours of teaching over 4.5 weeks.5 Dec Week 13Area of study 2, Topic 3: GlobalisationEQ1: What are the causes of globalisation and why has it accelerated in recent decades?EQ2: What are the impacts of globalisation for countries, different groups of people and cultures?12 Dec Week 1419 Dec Week 152017Christmas break followed by Spring term9 Jan Week 1Complete Topic 3: GlobalisationEQ3: What are the consequences of globalisation for global development and how should different players respond to its challenges?16 Jan Week 2Revision and assessment for Area of study 123 Jan Week 3Area of study 2, Topic 4 Shaping PlacesEither Option 4A Regenerating Places or Option 4B Diverse PlacesOption 4A Regenerating PlacesEQ1: How and why do places vary? (an in-depth study of the local place in which you live/study and one contrasting place)EQ2: Why might regeneration be needed?EQ3: How is regeneration managed?EQ4: How successful is regeneration?Option 4B Diverse PlacesEQ1: How do population structures vary? (an in-depth study of the local place in which you live or study and one contrasting place)EQ2: How do different people view diverse living spaces?Roughly 24 hours of teaching over 6 weeks.Teach either Regenerating Places or Diverse Places.1 day of compulsory fieldwork to be included here.An additional week to be spent completing mini write-up of fieldwork in preparation for fieldwork exam questions at AS level, and/or the Independent Investigation at A level.30 Jan Week 46 FebWeek 513 FebWeek 6Half term27 Feb Week 7EQ3: Why are there demographic and cultural tensions in diverse places?EQ4: How successfully are cultural and demographic issues managed?Fieldwork write-up6 March Week 813 March Week 920 March Week 10Review and breathing space27 March Week 11Revision – Area of study 2, Topic 3, GlobalisationEaster break followed by Summer term17 Apr Week 1Revision – Area of study 2, Topic 4, Option 4A Regenerating Places or 4B Diverse PlacesCentres/students not completing AS examinations could complete 2 more days of compulsory fieldwork and begin work on the Independent Investigations during this term.24 Apr Week 2Revision and assessment for Area of study 21 May Week 3Revision of Area of study 1, Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards8 MayWeek 4Revision of Area of study 1, Option 2A Glaciated Landscapes and Change or 2B Coastal Landscapes and Change15 May Week 5AS examinations22 May Week 6Half term5 June Week 7AS examinations12 June Week 8Students return following AS examinations.Option 1:2 days of compulsory fieldwork and begin write-up of Independent Investigation.Week 1 and 2: Research relevant literature sources and geographical theoryDeveloping aims, questions and/or hypothesesPlanning fieldwork and research methodsWeek 3:Completion of fieldwork and researchWeek 4:Write-up of Purpose of the Independent Investigation (12 marks), and Field Methodologies and Data Collection (10 marks)Week 5 and 6:Write-up of Data Representation, Analysis, Interpretation and Evaluation of Techniques and Methodologies used (24 marks) and Conclusions and Critical Evaluation of the Overall Investigation (24 marks) – to be completed over summer breakOr Option 2:Area of study 3, Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water InsecurityEQ1: What are the processes operating within the hydrological cycle from global to local scale?EQ2: What factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?EQ3: How does water insecurity occur and why is it becoming such a global issue for the 21st century?Area of study 3, Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy SecurityEQ1: How does the carbon cycle operate to maintain planetary health?Some centres may choose to work on the Independent Investigation in the summer term (Option 1), as it provides optimum conditions for fieldwork and teachers tend to have more non-contact time during this term, cutting costs and minimising impacts on teaching and learning.However, some centres may find it difficult to take students out on fieldwork during the summer term due to disruptions to student attendance (university open days, etc.). There may also be some students who are unsure if they want to continue to study geography after AS examinations, making fieldwork and coursework more challenging to deliver. Therefore, some centres may prefer to teach content in the summer term, as suggested by Option 2.For Topic 5, allow roughly 18 hours of teaching over 4.5 weeks, and for Topic 6, EQ1, allow roughly 6 hours of teaching over 1.5 weeks.19 June Week 926 JuneWeek 103 July Week 1110 JulyWeek 1217 July Week 13Start of summer break, end of Year 122017Autumn term, Year 134 Sept Week 1Introduction to Year 13Completion of Option 1:Review and redraft of Independent InvestigationBegin work on Area of study 3, Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water InsecurityEQ1: What are the processes operating within the hydrological cycle from global to local scale?Or Completion of Option 2:Area of study 3, Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy SecurityEQ2: What are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?EQ3: How are the carbon and water cycles linked to the global climate system?Students to complete work on the Independent Investigation (Option 1) or complete work on Topic 6 (Option 2). For Option 1, allow roughly 6 hours over 1.5 weeks for completion of coursework, and roughly 6 hours over 1.5 weeks for teaching Topic 5, EQ1.For Option 2, allow roughly 12 hours of teaching over 3 weeks for completion of Topic 6.11 Sept Week 218 Sept Week 325 Sept Week 4Reversal of options above.Either complete work on Independent Investigation (as detailed above)Or complete Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity and Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security.As detailed above.2 Oct Week 59 Oct Week 616 Oct Week 723 Oct Week 8Half term6 Nov Week 9Completion of above.13 Nov Week 1020 NovWeek 1127 Nov Week 124 Dec Week 13Area of study 4, Topic 7: SuperpowersEQ1: What are superpowers and how have they changed over time?EQ2: What are the impacts of superpowers on the global economy, political systems and the environment?Roughly 18 hours of teaching over 4.5 weeks.11 Dec Week 1418 Dec Week 152018Christmas break followed by Spring term8 Jan Week 1Completion of Topic 7: SuperpowersEQ3: What spheres of influence are contested by superpowers and what are the implications of this?15 Jan Week 2Paper 1 assesses content covered in Area of study 1 and 322 Jan Week 3Review and consolidationRevision and assessment for Area of study 3Full mock exam for Paper 1 (2 hours)29 Jan Week 4Area of study 4, Topic 8 Global Development and ConnectionsEither Option 8A: Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Option 8B Migration, Identity and SovereigntyOption 8AEQ1: What is human development and why do levels vary from place to place?EQ2: Why do human rights vary from place to place?EQ3: How are human rights used as arguments for political and military intervention?EQ4: What are the outcomes of geopolitical interventions in terms of human development and human rights?Option 8BEQ1: What are the impacts of globalisation on international migration?EQ2: How are nation states defined and how have they evolved in a globalising world?EQ3: What are the impacts of global organisations on managing global issues and conflicts?EQ4: What are the threats to national sovereignty in a more globalised world?Roughly 24 hours of teaching over 6 weeks.Teach either Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Migration, Identity and Sovereignty.5 Jan Week 512 Feb Week 6Half term26 Feb Week 7Complete Topic 8: Option 8A Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Option 8B Migration, Identity and SovereigntyComplete last 2 EQs.5 Mar Week 812 Mar Week 919 Mar Week 10Review and consolidationRevision and assessment for Area of study 4Full mock exam for Paper 2 (2 hours)Paper 2 assesses content from Area of Study 2 and 426 Mar Week 11Revision Area of study 12 Apr Week 12Revision Area of study 2Easter break followed by Summer term23 Apr Week 1Focus on synopticity and mock exam for Paper 3 (1 hour and 45 minutes)30 Apr Week 2Revision Area of study 37 May Week 3Revision Area of study 414 May Week 4Revision21 May Week 5RevisionHalf term followed by A level examinationsTwo-year AS and A level Geography course planner (two teacher)If the course is being by two teachers, then the alternative model below could be followed by using half of the time in a week for each teacher.Date (w/b)2016Term/weekTeacher 1Teacher 2Autumn term, Year 125 SeptWeek 1Area of study 1, Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and HazardsEQ1: Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?EQ2: Why do some tectonic hazards develop into disasters?EQ3: How successful is the management of tectonic hazards and disasters?Area of study 2, Topic 3: GlobalisationEQ1: What are the causes of globalisation and why has it accelerated in recent decades?EQ2: What are the impacts of globalisation for countries, different groups of people and cultures?EQ3: What are the consequences of globalisation for global development and how should different players respond to its challenges?12 Sept Week 219 Sept Week 326 Sept Week 43 Oct Week 510 Oct Week 617 Oct Week 724 Oct Week 8Half term7 Nov Week 9Complete Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and HazardsReview, consolidation and assessmentComplete Topic 3: GlobalisationReview, consolidation and assessment14 Nov Week 1021 Nov Week 11Area of study 1, Topic 2, Option 2A: Glaciated Landscapes and Change or 2B Coastal Landscapes and ChangeOption 2AEQ1: How has climate change influenced the formation of glaciated landscapes over time?EQ2: What processes operate within glacier systems?EQ3: How do glacial processes contribute to the formation of glacial landforms and landscapes?EQ4: How are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?Area of study 2, Topic 4, Option 4A: Regenerating Places or 4B: Diverse PlacesOption 4AEQ1: How and why do places vary?EQ2: Why might regeneration be needed?EQ3: How is regeneration managed?EQ4: How successful is regeneration?28 NovWeek 125 Dec Week 1312 Dec Week 1419 Dec Week 152017Christmas break followed by Spring term9 Jan Week 1Option 2BEQ1: Why are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?EQ2: How do characteristic coastal landforms contribute to coastal landscapes?EQ3: How do coastal erosion and sea level change alter the physical characteristics of coastlines and increase risks?EQ4: How can coastlines be managed to meet the needs of all players?1 day of compulsory fieldwork and fieldwork write-upOption 4BEQ1: How do population structures vary?EQ2: How do different people view diverse living spaces?EQ3: Why are there demographic and cultural tensions in diverse places?EQ4: How successfully are cultural and demographic issues managed?1 day of compulsory fieldwork and fieldwork write-up16 Jan Week 223 Jan Week 330 Jan Week 46 FebWeek 513 FebWeek 6Half term27 Feb Week 7Completion of Topic 2Completion of Topic 46 March Week 813 March Week 920 March Week 10Review and breathing spaceReview and breathing space27 March Week 11Revision for Area of study 1Revision for Area of study 2Easter break followed by Summer term17 Apr Week 1Revision and mock exam for Area of study 1Revision and mock exam for Area of study 224 Apr Week 2Revision of Area of study 1, Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and HazardsRevision of Area of study 2, Topic 3: Globalisation1 May Week 3Mock exam feedback and revisionMock exam feedback and revision8 MayWeek 4Revision of Area of study 1, Topic 2: Glaciated Landscapes and Change or Coastal Landscapes and ChangeRevision of Area of study 2, Topic 4: Regenerating Places or Diverse Places15 May Week 5AS examinations22 May Week 6Half term5 June Week 7AS examinations12 June Week 8Students return following AS examinations.2 days of compulsory fieldwork and begin write-up of the Independent Investigation.One option might be to allocate each student to a particular teacher for mentoring and support in the completion of their coursework.Research relevant literature sources and geographical theoryDeveloping aims, questions and/or hypothesesPlanning fieldwork and research methods19 June Week 926 JuneWeek 10Completion of fieldwork and research3 July Week 11Write-up of Purpose of the Independent Investigation (12 marks) and Field Methodologies and Data Collection (10 marks)10 JulyWeek 12Write-up of Data Representation, Analysis, Interpretation and Evaluation of Techniques and Methodologies used (24 marks) and Conclusions and Critical Evaluation of the Overall Investigation (24 marks) – to be completed over summer break17 July Week 13Start of summer break, end of Year 122017Autumn term, Year 134 Sept Week 1Introduction to Year 13Review and redraft of the Independent Investigation.11 Sept Week 218 Sept Week 3Area of study 3, Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water InsecurityEQ1: What are the processes operating within the hydrological cycle from global to local scale?EQ2: What factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?Area of study 4, Topic 7: SuperpowersEQ1: What are superpowers and how have they changed over time?EQ2: What are the impacts of superpowers on the global economy, political systems and the environment?25 Sept Week 42 Oct Week 59 Oct Week 616 Oct Week 723 Oct Week 8Half term6 Nov Week 9Completion of Topic 5EQ3: How does water insecurity occur and why is it becoming such a global issue for the 21st century?Completion of Topic 7EQ3: What spheres of influence are contested by superpowers and what are the implications of this?13 Nov Week 1020 NovWeek 1127 Nov Week 12Review, consolidation and assessmentReview, consolidation and assessment4 Dec Week 13Area of study 3, Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy SecurityEQ1: How does the carbon cycle operate to maintain planetary health?Area of study 4, Topic 8,Either Option 8A: Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Option 8B Migration, Identity and SovereigntyOption 8AEQ1: What is human development and why do levels vary from place to place?EQ2: Why do human rights vary from place to place?EQ3: How are human rights used as arguments for political and military intervention?EQ 4: What are the outcomes of geopolitical interventions in terms of human development and human rights?11 Dec Week 1418 Dec Week 152018Christmas break followed by Spring term8 Jan Week 1Completion of Topic 6EQ2: What are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?EQ3: How are the carbon and water cycles linked to the global climate system?Option 8BEQ1: What are the impacts of globalisation on international migration?EQ2: How are nation states defined and how have they evolved in a globalising world?EQ3: What are the impacts of global organisations on managing global issues and conflicts?EQ4: What are the threats to national sovereignty in a more globalised world?15 Jan Week 222 Jan Week 329 Jan Week 45 Jan Week 512 Feb Week 6Half term26 Feb Week 7Completion of Topic 8, Option 8A: Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Option 8B Migration, Identity and Sovereignty 5 Mar Week 812 Mar Week 919 Mar Week 10Review and consolidationRevision and assessment for Area of study 3Full mock exam for Paper 1 (2 hours)Paper 1 assesses content from Area of study 1 and 3Review and consolidationRevision and assessment for Area of study 4Full mock exam for Paper 2 (2 hours)Paper 2 assesses content from Area of study 2 and 426 Mar Week 112 Apr Week 12Revision Area of study 1Revision Area of study 2Easter break followed by Summer term23 Apr Week 1Revision of Area of study 1Revision of Area of study 230 Apr Week 2Focus on synopticity and mock exam for Paper 3 (1 hour and 45 minutes)7 May Week 3Revision Area of study 3Revision Area of study 414 May Week 421 May Week 5Revision and final preparationsHalf term followed by A level examinations ................
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