GCSE Geography Fieldwork – 5 Days: GCSE Geography

Please note that to ensure safe and quality learning experiences, the timetables may alter depending on weather conditions and local factors. This example timetable for a 5 day GCSE field course features an academic focus, detailed enquiry follow-up sessions and multiple fieldwork locations. Our programmes are bespoke to your school, students and requirements:

Day 1

Morning

Arrive by Midday - Arrival and settle into centre

Afternoon

Introduction to the enquiry process Student-led activity to discover why we follow an enquiry process and how to work scientifically.

Evening

Geographical skills A follow up session where students will use the data collected in the afternoon and secondary data present their findings and draw conclusions.  They will critically reflect on their methods and its validly.

Day 2

Morning

Investigation 1 e.g physical geography Classroom introduction and visit your chosen fieldwork location

Afternoon

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

Evening

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

Day 3

Morning

Investigation 2 e.g. human geography Classroom introduction and visit your chosen fieldwork location

Afternoon

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

Evening

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

Day 4

Morning

Investigation 3 e.g. human or physical geography Classroom introduction and visit your chosen fieldwork location

Afternoon

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

Evening

Investigation follow up Data presentation, data analysis, conclusions and evaluation or 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 5

Morning

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. Centre-based activity. Depart centre at 12.00. Note: For WJEC/Eduqas the topic will be adjusted in accordance with the AO topic requirements for that year

• Develop personal skills
• Have fun
• Be inspired by a passion for the subject
• Build friendships