Geography

National Qualifications in Geography provide a broad range of flexible learning contexts covering physical, human and global geographical environments, and bring together the natural and social sciences.

The Courses provide geographical perspectives on important issues concerning the environment, sustainability and citizenship, and offer challenging, coherent and enjoyable journeys for learners who progress through levels. They encourage fieldwork and the use of local environments and the acquisition of geographical skills.

Staff

· Mr G Kemp (Principal Teacher)

· Mr J Wire

BGE Curriculum

· Map and Atlas Skills

· Natural Hazards (Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Tropical Storms)

· Three Worlds Collide (studies of contemporary geographical issues in Japan, Brazil and Kenya)

· Rivers and the Hydrocycle

· Town and Country (Urban and Rural Geography in Developed countries)

· Mountains to the Sea (glaciation and coastal formations; case studies and land use conflict in glacial and coastal regions)

Senior Phase (S4-S6)

National 3/4/5:

· Town and Country (2) (urban and rural geography in Developing countries)

· Weather and Climate

· Population and Development

· Global Climate Change

· Natural Hazards

· AVU/Assignment

Higher:

· Atmosphere

· Hydrosphere

· Lithosphere

· Biosphere

· Population

· Rural

· Urban

· Global Climate Change

· Development and Health

· Assignment

Advanced Higher:

· Geographical Study

· Geographical Issues

· Geographical Methods & Techniques

Homework

Pupils can expect the frequency of homework to increase with progression through the school, with S1 having to complete an island map and a newspaper front page in addition to ongoing pieces, while S5-6 pupils can expect homework to be issued on a weekly to fortnightly basis. S3-4 can expect at least two pieces of homework per topic, based upon recent exam questions.