“ Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future “ Michael Palin

What is the point of studying geography?

Global issues have a real impact on our lives e.g. flooding so learn about them.

Issues affecting our world are always widely reported on in the media—find out the truth behind the headlines and make your own mind up.

You live on this amazing planet. Learn about your wonderful world.

Geography will help you when making decisions in your future.

Geography will enable you to learn and develop a number of skills that will be useful in the future — global citizenship, environmental awareness, using different types of data, and variety of info, developing empathy for others etc etc etc.

• Why are some countries so rich when others are so poor?
• Why do volcanoes erupt and earthquakes shake?
• Why are there are so many of us living on the planet, where do we live and why do we move to new places?
• Why does our weather change? What will the weather be tomorrow, next week, next decade?
• How is nature able to shape the land into rivers, lakes mountains etc?
• What is happening in my city –Gloucester—how can I make a difference?
• What can I do to make our planet a better place? 

Geography is part of our everyday lives, so discover the world around you.

Facts that about GCSE Geography :

1. Geography is the UK’s most popular optional GCSE

2. Geography is the UK’s 6^th most popular GCSE

3. Geography links extremely well with specialist science and arts subjects, so it is ideal for a balanced curriculum

4. Following on from GCSE is Geography A level it is the UK’s 6^th most popular A-level.

5. Geography is highly valued by employers.

6. Geography is an extremely successful GCSE at Beaufort—one of the best!