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 and Tourism

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