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In S3 this course is optional
Why study Geography?
Why study Geography?
Young people are curious about the World around them. Geography encourages this curiosity and provides the facts and skills to explore and understand how people, economies and cultures interact with their environments.
Michael Palin said that ‘Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future’. It equips you with knowledge and skills to understand global issues such as climate change, urban development, and resource management. Studying geography also opens doors to a wide range of careers, from environmental science to urban planning and international development. As well as the practical skill of using maps, Geography also provides many transferable skills used in study and work: comparing and interpreting information; describing and explaining; understanding cause and effect; and appreciating different environments and cultures. Employers like the broad range of skills it offers.
Young people taking this course will also complete a qualification ‘Climate Change & Sustainability NPA’ level 3. This course gives learners a basic, formal grounding in climate change and sustainability: it teaches the causes and consequences of climate change, why sustainability matters, and how individuals and societies can act more sustainably.
Where does this course lead to in S4?
Where does this course lead to in S4?
In S4 you will study a one-year course leading to an SQA qualification at one of the levels National 3, National 4 or National 5 in Geography.
What will you study in this course?
What will you study in this course?
In S3 Geography we explore the fascinating and dynamic relationship between people, places, and the environment. This course builds on your understanding of geography from earlier years and introduces new topics and skills that are essential for studying geography at the senior level. Through interactive lessons, case studies, and hands-on activities, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the world around you.
In this course you will study a mixture of Physical environments, Human environments and Global issues including:
South America - (The favelas in Brazil, humans’ impact on the Atacama Desert, the Tepui of Venezuela and the glaciers of Argentina)
Asia - (Studying specific case studies around Asia with topics including population, impacts of tourism and extreme weather)
UK Geography - (Studying urban and rural environments and landscapes as well as weather)
Climate Change & Sustainability NPA – students will study the causes and impacts of climate change and how to manage these impacts. It will also foster environmental awareness and responsibility.
You will also develop geographical skills which will help you in other subjects and daily life:
Mapping skills (grid references, distance, relief and contours, interpretation)
Research skills (gathering, processing and interpreting information)
Managing numerical and graphical information – (statistics, graphs, tables, charts)
Assessment in this course
Assessment in this course
You will be assessed in class on a daily basis. Copies or photographs of some of your work will be collected and kept in an evidence file. There will also be an assessment at the end of each block of work. The research project is a major assessment. You will keep a record of your progress and skills.
Homework in this course
Homework in this course
Homework is usually given to consolidate and revise skills previously learned. Sometimes a homework task is given to allow you to prepare for a future lesson or to broaden your knowledge. You will be given written homework to complete for most topics. You will be issued with some homework most weeks.
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