- BGE Geography
- Senior Phase Geography
- BGE History
- Senior Phase History
- BGE Modern Studies
- Senior Phase Modern Studies
Geography Learning Journey
S1 Curriculum
In the first year of Geography we study two six week courses which investigate environments across the globe
- Our first unit of work covers a variety of Natural Environments and the interrelationship between climate, physical features and living things. For example, Rainforests, Tribes and the influence of Latitude on climate zones.
- The second unit of work studies six weeks of Urban Environments. This includes places and spaces which are produced by human activity and the various problems, solutions and innovations which come with managing them. For example, managing housing problems in shanty towns in Rio De Janeiro and city planning to ease traffic in megacities like Tokyo and London.
S2 Curriculum
In the second year of Geography we study two six week courses which look at two global issues
- Our first unit of work looks to investigate Earth Forces. This includes Earthquakes, Volcanoes and plate tectonics. Within this topic we learn how to evaluate strategies to manage the risk of these hazards as well as the reasons why certain areas are more affected than others.
- The second unit of work looks at the geography of diseases and health. This unit investigates the transmission, impacts and management strategies of global diseases and how they vary between climates and development.
S3 Curriculum
In third year we learn about a variety of topics and seek to build a foundation of knowledge and understanding which supports the learners’ transition into their National courses in S4 and the Senior phase.
- Firstly we look at Climate Change. This takes into account the physical and human causes of climate change, the impacts of the climate change (e.g. sea level rising) and the management strategies at local, national and international levels.
- Secondly we learn about physical geography. Specifically the Weather affecting the UK and Glaciated Environments. These units build map skills, synoptic charts and the geological processes which have shaped the UK landscape.
- Finally, we look at human geography. This covers both the Urban environments of Glasgow and Mumbai. This introduces Ordnance Survey maps and the use of ICT to investigate the changes of cities in both the developed and developing world.
Senior Phase
N3/N4/N5/Higher
Senior Phase encapsulates S4-S6 and is the time when students will focus on gaining a multitude of different qualifications across the curriculum…
Course Structure:
Curriculum
Broad General Education
Broad General Education, or BGE, refers to the period of time between S1 and S3. BGE corresponds with government guidelines…
Senior Phase
N3/N4/N5/Higher
Higher History
Pupils wanting to studying Higher history must have a pass at National 5 or a relevant pass at Modern Studies or English.
Pupils will have to write 2 essays in there exam as well as 4 source based questions. Additionally the pupils will need to write an extended essay worth approximately 1/3 of their final grade.
The topics covered are as follows:
Topic 1: Britain 1851-1951
Topic 2: The Cold War 1945-1989
Topic 3: Scotland and the Impact of the Great War 1914-1928
Curriculum
Broad General Education
Broad General Education, or BGE, refers to the period of time between S1 and S3. BGE corresponds with government guidelines…
Senior Phase
N3/N4/N5/Higher
Senior Phase encapsulates S4-S6 and is the time when students will focus on gaining a multitude of different qualifications across the curriculum…
Course Structure: