Geography Department

Members of staff: R. McNaughton, M. Halcrow, J. Bennett, D. Donnelly

Philosophy

Geography is the study of people and places. It should help pupils to understand the link between people and their environment and to understand and appreciate the geographical influences that shape nations and cultures. It should also provide pupils with an accurate knowledge and understanding of other people and how they live and it is the basis of good citizenship.

Course Information

S1 –UK; Asia Pacific – a look at a variety of less well known Asian countries, how the people live there, their economies and problems; Earthquakes and Volcanoes; OS Map skills

S2/3 Standard Grade – Population; International Issues; World Climate regions; Settlement; Industry; Farming; Landscapes; Weather

S4/5/6 Intermediate – Physical Environments; Human Environments; Environmental Interactions – chose from River Basin Management, Environmental Hazards, Rural land Resources and Development and Health

S4/5/6 Higher – Physical Core – Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere

Human Core – Urban, Industry, Population, Rural

Environmental Interactions – chosen from River Basin Management, Rural Land Resources, European Regional Inequalities and Development and Health

S5/6 Advanced Higher – Geographical Methods and Techniques, Folio consisting of a Geographical Study and a Geographical Issue

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Homework

In S1 pupils will receive homework regularly, including doing an individual investigation during the Earthquakes and Volcanoes unit

All other pupils will receive weekly homework – this may be written or some form of revision.

Extra Curricular Activities

All pupils are encouraged to come into the department at lunchtimes to work or for help. At particular times we run Revision classes. Occasionally pupils will be out of class to do fieldwork.

Department News

We are running a trip to the Yorkshire Dales in June 2008 for current and next years Higher pupils. Also watch out for information on a trip to Sicily in 2009.