GCSE (9-1) Geography specification A: Geographical Themes and Challenges

Exam Board: Edexcel

Level: GCSE

Subject: Geography (Specification A)

First teaching: September 2016

First exams: Summer 2018

Series Editor: John Hopkin

This Student Book:

• covers the essential content in the new specificationwith up-to-date diagrams, facts, maps and case studies of geographical events, processes and issues at work to bring the subject to life.
  
• uses the 'Thinking Geographically' approach devised by experts and targeted activities to help develop key geographical, mathematical and statistical skills in context.
  
• has 'Writing Geographically'features that focus on the writing skills most important to success in geography. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments.
  
• includes modelled fieldwork investigations and activities to support the development of enquiry skills for fieldwork studies in the specification.
  
• gives plenty of opportunities to track progress. Alongside activities throughout each topic, there are knowledge checklists, learning checkpoints, extension materials and end-of-unit tests to consolidate learning and deepen understanding.
  
• includes lots offieldwork and exam guidance,with practice questions, sources, sample answers andtips from our experts to support preparation for GCSE assessments.

*You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification.