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Courses

In S1 classes are taught Geography,History and Modern Studies by one teacher.

In the Geography section we cover the following topics:

1. Maps

2. Weather

3. Towns

4. Trade

All classes receive homework and do two tests

In S2 classes spend time at Geography before moving on to History and Modern Studies.

Our topics are:

1. Earth Forces (Learning Intentions)

2. Empty Lands (Learning Intentions)

3. Developing World (Learning Intentions)

All classes receive homework and do a test. We complete some simple fieldwork in the area around the school

In S3 pupils begin work on the Standard Grade course.

They have 3 periods each week in geography.

We study the following units of work:

1. Natural Regions (Learning Intentions)

2. Maps (Learning Intentions)

3. Settlements (Learning Intentions)

4. Farming (Learning Intentions)

5. Industry (Learning Intentions)

6. Enquiry Skills (Learning Intentions)

After the Easter holiday we have an exam covering the whole year's work.

In S4 we continue work towards the Standard Grade.

1. Population (Learning Intentions)

2. Weather (Learning Intentions)

3. Landscapes (Learning Intentions)

4. Trade & Aid (Learning Intentions)

5. International Relations (Learning Intentions)

The Prelim exam takes place in November.Pupils receive much more homework in S4 as they prepare for the final exam in May.

In S5 we do Higher Geography plus Intermediate Geography.Both classes follow a broadly similar course at slightly different levels

Topics include:

1. Atmosphere

2. Biosphere

3. Lithosphere

4. Hydrosphere

5. Population

6. Urban

7. Rural

8. Industry

9. Rural Land Resources

10. Development and Health

11. Urban Change and Management

Pupils must complete  NAB tests which they must pass to continue with the course.The prelim is in January and the final exam in May.

S6 Course

In S6 we do Advanced Higher Geography.

Pupils must complete a folio of work which is sent to SQA for marking

There are two parts to the folio:

1. Geographical Study - an investigation on a geographical topic

2. Geographical Issues - a critical essay on a geographical topic

There is also classwork and an exam covering mapwork and statistics