introduction to Geography

With Mr Saleem

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welcome to IGCSE Geography

Open Ended

What do you think the subject of Geography is about?

• Terry Pratchett

" geography is only physics slowed down and with a few trees stuck on it " 

Multiple Choice

Definition of geography

• Study of earth as a home of man.

• Study of distribution and interrelationships between various phenomena in relation to man.

• The study of relationship and interrelationship between human and natural phenomena.

• All of the above.

• Terry Pratchett

" geography is only physics slowed down and with a few trees stuck on it " 

Open Ended

list three importance of geography

Aims of Igcse Geography

​To enable students to :

• Have an understanding of location on a local, regional and global scale

• Have an appreciation of and concern for the environment.

• Have an understanding of the ways in which people interact with each other and with their environment.

The syllabus is divided into three themes:

Theme 1: Physical Geography

Theme 2: Human Geography

The themes are designed to develop an understanding of natural and human environments.

​Content overview

Multiple Choice

IGCSE Geography Assessment you sit for three papers

• True

• False

• Partially true

• ​1 hr 45 min (75 marks)

• Accounts for 36% of all your marks

• short and long questions.

​​Paper 1 (Physical geography)

• 1 hr 45 min (75marks)

• Accounts for 36% of all your marks

• Answer all the questions

​​Paper 2 (geographical skills)

• 60 Marks

• Accounts for 28% of all your marks

​​Paper 3 or 4 (alternative to coursework or coursework

Academic
Expectations

●Consistent Effort: Strive to do your best in
all tasks.

●Collaboration: Work well with others and
support classmates.

●Honesty: Ensure all work is your own.

●Why is academic integrity important?

Poll

What is your favorite thing about this sloth?

• Its smile

• Its eyes

• Its long arms

• Something else not listed here

Multiple Choice

earthquake and volcanoes are part of physical geography

• true

• false

Topics being covered this year

we will discover the causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes. Why people live near them and how can we manage their consequences.

​​Earthquakes & volcanoes

learn about how drainage basins form and how they work. How river change as well as hazards and opportunities they bring

​​Rivers

​​Weather and climate

​​Coasts

​​Mapwork

​Discover and learn how weather data is collected to how climates shape the world around us

​we will dive into the world of what makes coasts so beautiful yet so destructive

​ Navigate the world of map reading, data analysis

Class assessment structure

• Notification: Announced in class, with at least a 1-week notice.

• Content: Will cover larger sections of the curriculum, including case studies, data interpretation, and extended responses.

• Format: Combination of various question types to test in-depth understanding.

• Term projects:

​Long from

• Frequency: Every 2 weeks, like clockwork.

• Content: These quick checks will cover what we’ve been chatting about in class. Think of them as a GPS to see if you’re on the right track.

• Format: Multiple-choice, short answers, maybe even a mini-essay, quizzis, worksheets, past paper questions

​Short form

• Consistent Effort: Strive to do your best in every task, whether it’s daily work, homework, or assessments.

• Collaboration: Work well with others in group tasks and support your classmates in their learning.

• Honesty: Ensure all work is your own.

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​Classroom Expectations

Open Ended

How are we feeling about the Year ahead?