Gredos Centre AS and A level geography fieldwork programmes are fixed length courses with clearly stated outcomes and links to curriculum specification requirements. Booking a AS/A level geography fieldwork programme with Gredos Centre is the simplest and most often cost effective way to fulfil your geography fieldwork needs.
Specific fieldwork programmes have been developed for those studying A level Geography under the different following exam boards.
Sample programme Geography A Level
7 Day programme
Units for Geography A/AS Level
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PHYSICAL
- Geology A / AS Level
Weathering erosion and Granite scenery
Weathering: Physical
Chemical
Biological
Erosion: Abrasion
Hydraulic action
- River processes A / AS Level
An investigation into a meander and how far it conforms to textbook theory is an option at this level, or a comparison between a meandering reach of stream and a straight reach. Simple downstream changes can also be investigated. An investigation into levels of pollution in differing environments is also possible
- River management A / AS Level
Rivers and streams of the area have been utilised for a gravity irrigation process to water meadows for cattle during the summer drought. Students can investigate the impact of this on river flow and river processes. There are also a number of abandoned mills along the Tormes.
- Biogeography: 4 Ecosystems studies A / AS Level
Contrasting ecosystems can be investigated in terms of transects to investigate species diversity, soils, micro-climates, etc.
- Glacial studies A / AS Level
The high mountains of the Gredos have been heavily glaciated. All major landforms of erosion and deposition are present.
- Meteorology A / AS Level
The Centre has its own weather station. We also serve as a collecting station for Spain's central meteorological centre. Students can see the old and the new methods of information collection. We also have records of the climate for the last few years.
HUMAN
- Rural settlement A/AS Level
In depth comparison of two villages using primary and secondary data. A number of village sites are possible including villages along the main tourist route, more remote villages and villages within the commuter catchment zone of the provincial capital.
- Urban settlement A/AS Level
City of Avila: Delineation of CBD
A study of the CBD of Avila is possible similar to that offered for A and AS level but adapted to the needs of your students.
- Impact of Tourism A/AS Level
Visitor pressure / honey-pot effects
An investigation into a honey pot location and the effects of tourism such as footpath erosion within a glaciated highland area can be undertaken. This can also be combined with a study of the rocks and the landforms of the area.
- Farming systems A/AS Level
Interviews: input/output diagram
The area has a tradition of pastoral farming with transhumance, but there changes taking place. Students can investigate the nature of farming in the area and consider the reasons for past, present and future problems.
- Renewable energies A/AS Level
