Geography provokes and answers questions about the natural and human worlds, using different scales of enquiry to view them from different perspectives. It develops knowledge of places and environments throughout the world, an understanding of maps, and a range of investigative and problem-solving skills both inside and outside the classroom. As such, it prepares pupils for adult life and employment. It is also an important link between natural and social sciences. As pupils study Geography they encounter different societies and cultures. This helps them realise how nations rely on each other. It can inspire them to think about their own place in the world, their values, and their rights and responsibilities to other people and the environment. There are four units of study: Global Environments, Global Themes, Geographical Issues and a research topic core for geographical skills. Within these topics we cover some of the most relevant geographical themes of the 21st century including conflict, global poverty, natural hazards and exploitation of the rainforests. Fieldwork is seen as a vital element of the course, helping students to apply classwork ideas to the real world.