OCR Geography A – Ecosystems of the Planet
Abiotic and biotic factors, Interdependance, Global distributions of Polar regions, Coral Reefs, Grasslands, Temperate Forests, Tropical Rainforests and Hot Deserts. Overview of the planets and animals within the different biomes, Location of the Worlds major tropical Rainforests, Location of the worlds coral reefs. Water Cycle, Nutrient Cycle. In depth Case Studies on The Peruvian Amazon and the Menjangan Coral Reef. Verbal responses assessed, Monitoring of classwork. Monitoring of end of unit assessments in the guidelines of OCR.
OCR Geography A – Paper 3 Fieldwork – Physical Study
A piece of Fieldwork will be completed, analysed, evaluated and concluded for preparation for Paper 3. Verbal responses assessed, Monitoring of classwork. Monitoring of end of unit assessments in the guidelines of OCR.
OCR Geography A – People of the Planet
Social, Economic and Environmental definitions for development including sustainable development. Development indicators, Patters of Development in Advanced Countries (ACs) Emerging Developing Countries (EDCs) and Low Income Developing countries (LIDCs). Reasons for uneven development, Role of aid in development.Colonisation of countries and its impact. In depth CASE STUDY: Ethiopia. In depth CASE STUDY: Istanbul. Verbal responses assessed, Monitoring of classwork. Monitoring of end of unit assessments in the guidelines of OCR
OCR Geography A – Environmental Challenges of the Planet
Climate change and extreme weather conditions cause many threats to both peoploe and the environment. Investigation into the global circulation of the atmosphere and how this contributes to extreme weather. Verbal responses assessed, Monitoring of classwork. Monitoring of end of unit assessments in the guidelines of OCR.