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: this topic develops knowledge of the physical environment by looking at earth structure, volcanoes and glaciation. 

NIGERIA: this topic develops knowledge of the human environment and how this can be affected by global issues. It looks at desertification, population structure and problems and informal settlements. 

INDONESIA: this topic develops knowledge of  global issues. It looks at plastic problems and climate change. 

JAPAN: this topic develops knowledge of  physical and human environments. It recalls earth structure, looks at earthquakes and poppulation problems. 

AUSTRALIA: 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 skills such as mapping, research and fieldwork.