The science tradition in physical geography: 2016 A level specifications and ‘powerful geography’

• Published in: Geography Vol. 105; no. 3; pp. 142 - 156
• Main Author: Whalley, W. Brian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sheffield Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.11.2020
• Subjects: Climate change; Flooding; Geography; Geomorphology; Landforms; Meteorology; Science; Specifications; Students; Teaching; Textbooks; United Kingdom > UK

In this article an overview is made of the subject content of A level 2016 specifications of physical geography by contextualising physical geography and by examining the concept of 'powerful geographical knowledge'. A review of several current (2016) examination board A level specificatio...