Stonelaw Geography
Geography is the study of the Earth and everything on it. From S1 to S6 Geography students will explore how various landscapes and features around the world are formed, the threats these face, how humans impact their environment and how the environment impacts us. Students will also gain valuable skills such as analysing and evaluating data, map skills and take part in various decision making exercises.
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S1 Geography BGE
Through S1 and S2 all pupils will visit Geography on rotation with History and Modern Studies. In Geography they will cover the topics listed below and gain valuable skills and knowledge which will lay the foundations for concepts developed later in the
The Empty Lands Exploring the animals and people who live in the Hot Deserts, the Tropical Rainforests and the Tundra and the threats these areas face.
OS Map Skills Learning to read Ordnance Survey, 4 and 6 figure grid references as well as understanding scale, direction and map symbols.
Natural Wonders of the World A pupil led topic investigating various Natural Wonders around the world, exploring how they are formed and the threats some of them face.
S2 Geography
Earth Forces The study of our destructive planet. Looking at how volcanoes and earthquakes happen, the damage they can do to the environment and the populations who live their and the aid which is provided after such events.
Italy and Nepal Comparing and contrasting the differences between a developed country and a developing country. Studying how the climate, population densities, population structure and level of development differs between the two countries by compiling a report.
S3/ S4 Geography (BGE through to National 3, 4 & 5)
The course is divided into 4 units:
Physical Geography - Rivers, Limestone and Weather Human Geography - Urban, Population and Rural Global Issues - Hazards and Health Added Value Unit - conducting a piece of fieldwork
Higher Geography
The course is divided into 4 units:
Physical Geography - Lithosphere (Glaciation and Coasts), Biosphere, Atmosphere and Hydrosphere Human Geography - Urban, Population and Rural Global Issues - Development & Health and Climate Change Added Value Unit - conducting a piece of fieldwork
There is also a Map Skills element which will be examined in the exam.
Advanced Higher Geography
The course is designed to prepare students for Higher Education and has three main elements: - Critically evaluating a contemporary environmental issue - Conducting a field study - Examining the validity of various fieldwork techniques, statistics and and presentation of Geographical data
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S1
S2
S3
National 3, 4, 5
Higher
Advanced Higher
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