Key Stage 3

Key Stage 4

Key Stage 5

Subject content

• The Physical World: River, coastal and glacial landforms
• The Human World: Population and settlement
• The Economic World: Agriculture and industry
• The Natural World: Weather and ecosystems
• Managing Environments
• Managing Urban Areas.
• Coursework (worth 25% of the GCSE) . This is a substantial piece of work, based on data collected during an urban fieldwork exercise carried out in Maidstone .

Extension work

A study of the characteristics of Maidstone CBD

Enrichment days and trips

• GCSE fieldwork – An investigation into the characteristics of Maidstone 's Central Business District
• GCSE coursework skills day