Geography Case Studies

During the 3 year course, pupils will undertake case studies of the 5 thematic elements that may include:

  ♦Flooding in China, Bangladesh, UK and USA
 
  ♦Cyclones, Tornadoes, Tsunamis, Hurricans, Earthquakes and Vocanic activity (since 1990 or current)

  ♦Tropical rainforest, National Parks, Urban areas in MEDC/LEDC or local land use.

  ♦Global Industry. Delopment in MEDCs/LEDCs.

Fieldwork/Case Studies recently studied since 2006

  – Downton Manor Farm Gravel Extraction Proposal
  – TESCO retail study
  – Russia - a declining super power
  – China  - an emerging super power
  – Japan - an example of MEDC
  – Brazil - example of LEDC
  – Italy - Regional contrasts

Mapwork

Ordnance Survey maps are used in various scales. I.T. support is also applied. World maps are used in a variety of ways.