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Course description
Course description
Where do people live?
You will learn about human settlement. You will learn the advantages and disadvantages of life in cities in developed and developing countries. You will also carry out some group research about Aberdeen.
How does life in different climate zones vary?
You will focus on cold deserts and rainforests. You will look at the characteristics of these areas, how humans interact with them and the threats they face.
Is climate change a threat to me?
This is a local and global issue you hear a lot about in the media. You will learn to understand the causes and effects, the science behind the issue as well as the arguments for and against climate change.
Mountain to Sea
A study of the physical landscapes of the north east of Scotland and how people have made use of these.
Research Assignment:
You will also have an opportunity to carry out research on a physical and human topic. This experience will prepare you for the challenges of studying Geography at National level.
What will be different in S3?
What will be different in S3?
You will study the physical and human environments in more detail as well as complete an in-depth study of a current global issue. You will further develop your skills in researching and have more responsibility to work independently. You will also practise presenting work in front of other people to help gain confidence in presenting.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Geography is a bridge between the arts and sciences which means it covers a huge range of skills and experiences to help you in a lot of different jobs. You are taught to think critically and to form arguments. Many business leaders and politicians studied Geography at university. Geography can lead to working in tourism, town planning, teaching, civil engineering, transport, surveying, civil service, forestry, agriculture, environmental sciences and housing as well as many other career opportunities.
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