Geography is a Group 3 Individuals and Societies subject and would provide an excellent balance to any IB programme. It is available to pupils as both a Higher and Standard Level course. IB Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences (human geography) with the natural sciences (physical geography). Human geography assesses the dynamics of societies, globalised technological innovations and economic shift, and physical geography analyses the processes and factors that regulate the variations in physical landscapes and the environment. It is an excellent subject to study in its own right but also has many transferable skills relevant to Science, Mathematics and English, as it encourages the development of a range of skills. Consequently it is a sound choice when taken with the varied diet in an IB Diploma course. It allows the pupil with an aptitude for sciences to develop important literacy skills and one with a propensity for arts to develop essential numeracy and graphical skills. Data collection, handling and analysis are central to the subject and pupils are well-supported in the development of ICT skills. Geography in the IB Diploma does have a distinct emphasis which makes it particularly relevant to today’s world and this is clearly embedded in the syllabus aims. These include: 1. Encouraging pupils to develop a global perspective and a sense of world interdependence 2. The need to develop a concern for the quality of the environment 3. An understanding of the need to plan and manage for present and future generations 4. How geographers can help modify values and attitudes in relation to geographical problems and issues 5. To recognise the need for social justice, equality and respect for others; appreciate diversity; and consider how we can combat bias, prejudice and stereotyping An IB geographer must be willing to challenge the knowledge being acquired, to have and defend opinions and to be motivated to follow up issues independently as well as in class. Topics covered include: Populations in Transition, Disparities in Wealth and Development, Patterns in Environmental Quality and Sustainability, Patterns in Resource Consumption, Freshwater – Issues and Conflicts, Extreme Environments, Hazards and Disasters, Global Interactions.
You should be predicted and expect to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in any subjects you intend to study at IB Higher Level. That raises to an 8 for the three traditional sciences and a 9 is required for Higher Level Maths. If you are concerned that you may not be able to achieve the required grade, you should consult with the relevant Head of Department as to your acceptance on to a Sixth Form course. Under such circumstances the Head of Department will reflect upon prior attitude to learning and contribution to a positive classroom environment. In the case of “new” subjects in the Sixth Form, we ask for at least a 7 in a related GCSE subject. For Theatre and Art History, this is English. For Philosophy and Global Politics this is English or History and for Economics, pupils require a grade 7 at GCSE in Maths and English.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
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| Address | Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN |
Geography is a Group 3 Individuals and Societies subject and would provide an excellent balance to any IB programme. It is available to pupils as both a Higher and Standard Level course. IB Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences (human geography) with the natural sciences (physical geography). Human geography assesses the dynamics of societies, globalised technological innovations and economic shift, and physical geography analyses the processes and factors that regulate the variations in physical landscapes and the environment. It is an excellent subject to study in its own right but also has many transferable skills relevant to Science, Mathematics and English, as it encourages the development of a range of skills. Consequently it is a sound choice when taken with the varied diet in an IB Diploma course. It allows the pupil with an aptitude for sciences to develop important literacy skills and one with a propensity for arts to develop essential numeracy and graphical skills. Data collection, handling and analysis are central to the subject and pupils are well-supported in the development of ICT skills. Geography in the IB Diploma does have a distinct emphasis which makes it particularly relevant to today’s world and this is clearly embedded in the syllabus aims. These include: 1. Encouraging pupils to develop a global perspective and a sense of world interdependence 2. The need to develop a concern for the quality of the environment 3. An understanding of the need to plan and manage for present and future generations 4. How geographers can help modify values and attitudes in relation to geographical problems and issues 5. To recognise the need for social justice, equality and respect for others; appreciate diversity; and consider how we can combat bias, prejudice and stereotyping An IB geographer must be willing to challenge the knowledge being acquired, to have and defend opinions and to be motivated to follow up issues independently as well as in class. Topics covered include: Populations in Transition, Disparities in Wealth and Development, Patterns in Environmental Quality and Sustainability, Patterns in Resource Consumption, Freshwater – Issues and Conflicts, Extreme Environments, Hazards and Disasters, Global Interactions.
You should be predicted and expect to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in any subjects you intend to study at IB Higher Level. That raises to an 8 for the three traditional sciences and a 9 is required for Higher Level Maths. If you are concerned that you may not be able to achieve the required grade, you should consult with the relevant Head of Department as to your acceptance on to a Sixth Form course. Under such circumstances the Head of Department will reflect upon prior attitude to learning and contribution to a positive classroom environment. In the case of “new” subjects in the Sixth Form, we ask for at least a 7 in a related GCSE subject. For Theatre and Art History, this is English. For Philosophy and Global Politics this is English or History and for Economics, pupils require a grade 7 at GCSE in Maths and English.