S2 Geography

Throughout the study of Geography at S2, young people will develop their general geographic knowledge and understanding of the world by learning about other people and places; they also increase their understanding of the physical environment and the various processes shaping it. Within S2 Geography there are five main topics:

ICELAND - LAND OF FIRE & ICE: this topic develops knowledge of the physical environment by looking at earth structure, volcanoes and glaciation. 

NIGERIA - THE GIANT OF AFRICA: this topic develops knowledge of the human environment and how this can be affected by global issues. It looks at population structure, migration and problems within informal settlements. 

INDONESIA - THE EMERALD OF THE EQUATOR: this topic develops knowledge of  global issues. It looks at plastic problems and climate change. 

JAPAN - THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN: this topic develops knowledge of  physical and human environments. It recalls earth structure, looks at earthquakes and poppulation problems. 

AUSTRALIA - THE LAND DOWN UNDER: this topic develops knowledge of the physical environment and how this can be affected by global issues. It looks at coasts and coral reefs.

Pupils will also develop and use many geographical and atlas skills such as mapping, atlas work and research skills.