Geography
At St David’s the pupils in BGE level study courses that are focused on ensuring they succeed at third level experiences and outcomes. At the end of S2, pupils consider their subject choices for their third year and can progress in Geography through personalisation and choice. At senior level, pupils are given support to progress from Nationals to Advanced Higher and we ensure in the department that everyone achieves a qualification. Our courses are:
S1
- Introduction to Geography
- Weather
- Climate
S2
- Rainforests
- Global Development
- Earth Forces
S3
- Sustainability
- Economic Activity & Settlement
- Tourism
S4: National 3,4 & 5
- Physical Environments: Glaciated Landscapes; Coastal Landscapes;Landuse and Landuse Conflicts; Weather
- Human Environments: Population; Urban - Developed and Developing Cities; Rural - Developed and Developing Countries
- Global Issues: Climate Change; Health
- National 4 AVU / National 5 Assignment
S5/6 Higher
- Physical Environments: Atmosphere; Hydrosphere; Lithosphere; Biosphere
- Human Environments: Population; Urban - Developed and Developing Cities; Rural
- Global Issues: Global Climate Change; River Basin Management
- Application of Geography Skills
- Higher Assignment
S6 Advanced Higher
Geographical Study:
- Geographical Issues
- Map Interpretation
- Gathering and Processing Techniques
- Geographical Data Handling
Geo Fieldwork
As part of your senior level in Geography, you are required to carry out fieldwork in certain topics and get a chance to learn outdoors.
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BBC Bitesize for N5 and Higher offers help with revision/tests.
Study Support
N5 & HIGHER available.
