1. WELCOME www.torrygeography.weebly.com
S1-s2 GEOGRAPHY
WELCOME

2. THE THREE STRANDS OF GEOGRAPHY
Human Geography: This is about how human activity affects or is influenced by the earth's surface, e.g. how people live in urban and rural environments. Physical Geography: This is to do with our natural world. We investigate what forces are responsible for shaping our planet. Global Issues: This is to do with geographical issues that cross boarders, e.g. pollution, environmental hazards, globalisation disease - and more!

3. So, What do we learn in s1&s2?

4. S1 Topics
Dynamic Scotland : Where is Scotland & our major towns, cities and rivers? Why do we have so many mountains? Why is our coast crumbling? Develop key map-reading skills using grid references! See the full checklist here!
Alaska : Where is Alaska and what is the environment like there? What's the difference between weather and climate? What makes Alaska so cold? How do animals and humans cope in the harsh conditions? See the full checklist here!
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5. S2 Topics
Environmental Hazards: Investigating volcanoes and earthquakes! Where do they happen and why? How do they impact on people and our planet? See the full checklist here!
Winners & Losers: Some of the areas we will be investigating include: where do people mainly live and why? What are push and pull factors? Why are some countries rich whilst others are poor? See the full checklist here!
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6. homework Completing classroom work/extended learning opportunities
Research tasks
Revision for end of unit assessments

7. Progression
S2 Pupils can progress to S3 Geography

8. ASSESSMENT
S1 & S2 pupils can expect ongoing assessment of their classwork and homework
Pupils can expect assessment tasks at the end of each topic studied which can range from a research task, a presentation, or a mini test.
Use Torry Academy’s Geography website to help with revision, homework and more:
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9. Career Opportunities
Studying Geography at school level develops a range of transferable skills such as critical thinking, research, fieldwork & data analysis & communication skills.
Learning about Geography at school opens many doors with regards to various careers:
Hydrology, Climate Change Analyst, Meteorologist (Weather Reporter) Geology (including studying volcanoes), Environmental Law, Cartographer, Commercial or Residential Surveyor, Environmental Consultant, Teaching, Town planner, Environmental Control and Management, Environmental Protection and Conservation, Exploration, IT Management and Services, Scientific Research and Development… the list is endless!
Visit: Torry Geography Weebly Careers Page for more information!

10. images Picture 1: Coastal Erosion
Picture 2: Map Reading
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Picture 3: Alaska
Picture 4: Volcanoes
Picture 5: Cause of Earthquakes
Picture 6: Poor world