Geography
Geography provokes and answers questions about the natural and human worlds, using different scales of enquiry to view them from different perspectives.
Geography develops knowledge of people, places and environments throughout the world, an understanding of maps, and a range of investigative and problem-solving skills both inside and outside the classroom. As such, it prepares pupils for adult life and employment. The subject offers a focus within the curriculum for understanding and resolving issues about the environment and sustainable development. It is also an important link between the natural and social sciences. As pupils study Geography they encounter different societies and cultures. This helps them realise how nations rely on each other and the level of inter-connectivity between places. It can inspire students to think about their own place in the world, their values and attitudes, their rights and responsibilities beyond their own experiences.
Our programmes of study are designed to offer students the valuable experience of a geographical approach to an understanding of the world - from a variety of perspectives. Geography aims to foster an enquiring approach to student learning while developing students into independent learners.
Topics studied throughout F1 and F2 include; ‘The Geography of Crime’, ‘Antarctica’, ‘Globalisation’, ‘Weather, Climate and Ecosystems’ and ‘Natural Hazards’. This is in preparation for continuation onto the Intermediate 2 course where students will further develop their understanding of a variety of human, physical and environmental interactions. This is also a popular subject at Higher and Advanced Higher Level, challenging students to deepen their understanding of a spectrum of environmental, economic, social and political themes. It is this multi-disciplinary approach that allows the study of geography to bridge the gap between the natural and social sciences.
Geography is taught by an established team who offer a variety of experiences and subsequently bring a depth of knowledge to the subject.
For further information, please see the curriculum pages.