Geography

Teaching Staff

N Carruthers – Curriculum Leader (Acting)

C Stewart
E Parker
H Lewis-Davies
H Milne
K Matheson

We study Geography because it helps us to become active and informed citizens who are able to critically compare way in which different societies and cultures interact with, manage and, sometimes misuse the environment within which they live. A variety of themes and case studies will be used to illustrate Scottish, European and worldwide environments and the range of human interactions.

Broad General Education

The S1 – S3 course covers a wide-range of Experiences and Outcomes. Through differentiated teaching methods and a variety of resources, it is anticipated that pupils will finish S2 having achieved Third or Fourth level in People, Place and Environment.

S1

  • Atlas Skills
  • Climate Zones
  • Belize coral reef
  • OS map skills
  • Scotland

S2

  • Interdependence and Trade
  • New Environments
  • On the Move
  • Crime (mapping)

S3

  • Water and Health
  • Environmental Hazards
  • Rivers
  • Marchmont urban fieldwork study

The above S3 course will cover Level 3 and 4 Experiences and Outcomes. Knowledge and skills will be developed to prepare for National 4 and 5 work and some aspects of these courses will begin.

For further information on our certificated courses, please see our course information booklet.

Course Information