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S2 Geography
S2 Geography
The S2 Geography course aims to give pupils a taste of Physical and Human Geography. 'Restless Earth' focuses on the structure of the earth and how it impacts on natural disasters. Through earthquakes and volcanoes, we will learn about why these disasters occur and the impact that they have on people - as well as some strategies put in place to try and reduce the damage. We will also learn about examples of careers linked to Geography and the skills needed to pursue them. The New Zealand topic reviews atlas work and climate graphs from S1, it also introduces the idea of how settlement is linked to the Geography of a country, glacial processes and features, tourism in New Zealand and the impact it has on people and the landscape, and climate change.
Key skills: describe and explain, analysis, numeracy, research skills and literacy.
How to support your learner in Geography: Encourage them to complete home learning tasks and watch the news to find out about events linked to Geography around the world such as natural disasters and climate change impacts.
S3 Geography
S3 Geography
The S3 Geography course aims to prepare learners for National courses by developing key skills and knowledge. We focus our learning on Japan and Southern Africa and link learning to case study examples in contrasting areas.
Topics covered:
Development indicators and myths about development
Map skills
Where people live and why
Rivers - processes, formation of features, how people use the landscape at Victoria Falls.
Hazards in Japan
How to support your learner in Geography: Encourage them to complete home learning tasks and regularly review their class learning, especially before assessments. Use revision websites such as BBC bitesize to reinforce classroom learning and encourage them to attend study support sessions prior to assessment or to help with home learning.
National 4/5 Geography
National 4/5 Geography
National 4/5 Geography has 3 main areas: Physical Environment, Human Environments and Global Issues. The students will develop learning from S1-3 and develop a broader understanding of the Geographical landscape and the impact that humans have.
Physical Environment: Rivers, Upland limestone, Weather, Land use case study: Yorkshire Dales
Human Environment: Population and development, Urban Geography (Mumbai and Edinburgh), Rural change.
Global Issue: Hazards (Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tropical Storms), Climate change.
Added Value Unit/ Assignment: Learners will carry out an investigation using fieldwork or online research on a Geographical topic
Core skills: All learners will develop skills that will be used across all topics such as mapping, analysis, numeracy, describe and explain, evaluation.
How to support your learner in Geography: Encourage them to complete home learning tasks and regularly review their class learning, especially before assessments. Use revision websites such as BBC bitesize to reinforce classroom learning and encourage them to attend study support sessions.
Higher Geography
Higher Geography
Higher Geography develops some themes from the National 5 course and brings in some new topics. The course is made up of an exam and an assignment. There are 4 main components in the exam:
Physical Geography (Paper 1)
Lithosphere (Glaciation and Coasts - processes and landforms)
Hydrosphere (Rivers, drainage basins and interpreting flood hydrographs)
Atmosphere (Atmospheric and ocean circulation, global heat budget, ITCZ)
Biosphere (Soils)
Human Geography (Paper 1)
Population (counting people, structures and migration)
Rural land degradation (Desertification in the Sahel)
Urban change (Changes in housing and traffic in Rio and Glasgow)
Land Use Conflicts and solutions (Lake District)
Global Issues (Paper 2)
Climate change (causes, impacts and solutions)
Health (Development, primary health care and malaria)
Map Interpretation (Paper 2)
A map skills question brings together knowledge from both physical and human geography and requires learners to apply their knowledge to a scenario based question such as evaluating the location of a new housing estate/ fieldwork centre/ airport runway.
Assignment
The Higher class will undertake fieldwork or research, for example completing a study Water of Leith in Edinburgh and collecting data at a number of sites. This will then be used to complete an assignment which is marked externally by the SQA. This assesses the learners ability to carry out fieldwork, present results and evaluate data.
How to support your learner in Geography:
Regular exam questions will be set to consolidate learning in class and aid revision of topics. You can support your learner by encouraging them to complete home learning and to revise prior to assessments. Use revision websites such as BBC bitesize to reinforce classroom learning and encourage them to attend study support sessions.
Advanced Higher Geography
Advanced Higher Geography
Course Overview
This is a skills based course that builds on the knowledge gained in Higher Geography, with more emphasis on independent learning, independent research and data gathering.
Overall assessment is based on 3 components:
Exam (skills based) ~ 33%
Folio ~ Geographical Issue Essay ~ 27%
Folio ~ Geographical Fieldwork Study ~ 40%
Key Skills
Independent learning techniques
Methods in research and analysis
Fieldwork techniques
Mapping techniques
Graphical presentation and analysis
Statistical techniques and analysis
How to support your learner
Your learner will be given support and assistance throughout the year from the Geography department. Learners will have access to the AH Geography google classroom where all resources, lessons and assignments will be posted. Please check for regular updates. As this course involves a lot of independent learning it is vital that you encourage and check on progress throughout the year.
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