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IGCSE Geography Coursework (Component 3) Checklist

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Paul Alberts

Below is an IGCSE coursework checklist I created for my students and their component 3 (coursework) in the IGCSE geography programme. It is meant to provide a pathway to ensure students have a clear understanding of the expectations to do well. I do not give this to them from the beginning of the coursework writing process as I believe the coursework is a tool for (guided) inquiry. Instead I give them personal feedback as well as this checklist when they have completed their rough drafts.

I have slightly adapted this document so it is more general and other teachers can use/adapt it. We investigate urban stress in Rotterdam, but this coursework checklist is applicable to nearly all other fieldwork investigations. If any teachers out there have feedback I would love to hear it!

Click here to download the IGCSE Geography Coursework Checklist

Challenges and Opportunities, Changing Population, Changing Population and Places, IBDP Geographic Perspectives (Core), Population and Economic Development Patterns

The Joy of Stats – Hans Rosling – BBC

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by Paul Alberts

In these times where angst prevails, I figured it was time to pull up a classic video, one that mentions some harsh realities, but more importantly, is flooded with optimism. The late Hans Rosling is a legend among the geographic community for his positive-yet-realistic outlook, unyielding enthusiasm, and desire to educate. He is without a doubt a heavy influence on me as a teacher of geography.

In these times when many of us are staying at home, it is important to remember that history shows us we will pull through COVID-19 outbreak. Take a look to check out the astounding ‘progress’ humanity has made in the last 200 years. We’re not where we need to be, inequality still abounds both globally and nationally, but we are indeed moving forward as a species in many ways.

I wish everyone safety and health and a pinch of sanity during these strange times!

Challenges and Opportunities, Changing Population, Changing Population and Places, Global Resource Consumption and Security, Global Trends in Consumption, IBDP Geographic Perspectives (Core), Impacts of Changing Trends in Resource Consumption, Urban Environmental and Social Stresses

Overpopulation & Africa – Kurzgesagt – Youtube

January 17, 2020 by Paul Alberts

This video gives useful and interesting knowledge for any geography student or someone interested in international relations or futurology. Great for revision of the core as well as urban environments to a certain extent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMo3nZHVrZ4&feature=emb_logo

Environmental Risks, Geopolitical and Economic Risks, Global Resource Consumption and Security, Global Trends in Consumption, IBDP Geographic Perspectives (Core), IBDP Geographic/Global Interactions (HL Extension), Impacts of Changing Trends in Resource Consumption, Local Responses to Global Interactions

The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion – Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj – Youtube/Netflix

December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Paul Alberts

This 30 minute rundown on the nature of the ‘fast fashion’ industry should be watched by anyone who has interest or passion about shopping, fashion, human geography, human rights, and climate change (and a lot more, of course!). It has many links with the Global Interactions section of the IBDP syllabus, as well as the Resource Consumption section. Take the time to learn the realities of stores like H&M, Zara, and Forever 21, become a more knowledgable and critical consumer, all the while learning about the industry in a humorous way.

https://youtu.be/xGF3ObOBbac

Some explicit language.

Changing Identities and Cultures, Global Networks and Flows, IBDP Geographic Themes (Options), Leisure, Tourism and Sport, Managing Tourism and Sport for the Future, Tourism and Sport at the International Scale, Tourism and Sport at the Local and National Scale

Most Visited Countries in the World Video – Datalover – World Bank Source Info

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 by Paul Alberts

The link below is to an excellent resource with regards to many items in the IBDP Geography syllabus. It shows the progression of the most visited countries in the world from 1995 to 2018, using World Bank Data. It has many links to tourism, migration, globalisation, population growth, and more. Thanks user ‘Datalover’ for posting!