S3 Geography

AIMS OF THE COURSE

The Geography Course will encourage learners to develop an increased understanding of the environment, sustainability and the impact of global issues. Through such studies, a learner’s horizons are extended and they are challenged to look at the world in new ways. Geography opens up for learners the physical environment around them and highlights the ways in which people interact with this environment.

COURSE CONTENT

This Course has three Units; Physical Environments, Human Environments and Global Issues. Within each Unit there is a considerable degree of flexibility in contexts and themes which can be studied.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

A wide range of teaching strategies will be employed including whole class teaching, group work, individual research as well as investigative and critical thinking activities.  Opportunities for practical activities, including fieldwork, will be encouraged, so that learners can interact with their environment.

ASSESSMENT PATTERN

Assessments will be taken on a Unit-by-Unit basis or through combined assessment.

HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS

Throughout the course pupils will be given regular homework to enhance their study skills and prepare for unit assessments. Homework can take a number of different formats, for example, completing course work, revision or research tasks.