GCSE Geography Fieldwork – 3 Days

This example timetable for a 3 day GCSE field course features an academic focus, detailed enquiry follow-up sessions and multiple fieldwork locations.
Our programmes are bespoke to your school, awarding bodies, students requirements.
Please note that to ensure safe and quality learning experiences, the timetables may alter depending on weather conditions and local factors.

Arrive by Midday – Arrival and settle into centre

Investigation 1 e.g physical geography Classroom introduction and visit your chosen fieldwork location. Fieldwork Methodology Select from a range of methods by testing out and justifying your chosen options.  Data collection with evaluation and critical thinking are a cross-cutting theme. Exam questions are embedded to challenge and apply learning.

Investigation follow up Data presentation, data analysis, conclusions and evaluation

Investigation 2 e.g. human geography Classroom introduction (continuation of pre course) and visit your chosen fieldwork locality.

Fieldwork Methodology Select from a range of methods by testing out and justifying your chosen options.  Data collection with evaluation and critical thinking are a cross-cutting theme.  Exam questions are embedded to challenge and apply learning.

Investigation follow up Data presentation, data analysis, conclusions and evaluation
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Evening adventures Take time to reflect on the course, support wellbeing, build relationships within the group and have fun! Maybe a campfire, team games or orienteering- whatever would suit your group.

Day 2 Investigation follow up
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Geographical skills Interactions between the human and physical environment Incorporating contemporary issues and geographical skills such as GIS and wider skills, such as debating and problem solving, students will look in more depth at how humans interact with the physical environment.

Depart at Centre

Note: For WJEC/Eduqas the topic will be adjusted in accordance with the AO topic requirements for that year.