1. LEAVING CERTIFICATE COURSE

2. CORE Units (i.e. compulsory) ELECTIVES 1. Physical 2. Regional 3. Geographical Investigation ( Fieldwork –20% of total marks– handed in by April of 6 th Year ) 4. Economic Geography 5. Human (Social) Geography } Short questions & Multipart questions Multipart questions One of Elements of course OPTIONS (Higher Level only ) Essay type answer 6. Global Interdependence 7. Geoecology (Soils) 8. Culture & identity 9. The atmosphere – ocean environment One of

3. SKILLS A Basic knowledge of Junior Cert Course is assumed Skills to be used & developed: Map & Photo Interpretation Observation Use of Statistical information (graphs, figures, tables) Using maps & diagrams (draw & observe from) Satellite Images for large areas (in phys & cultural landscape) Discussion Information Technology Applications

4. TEXTBOOKS: Edco: “Today’s World” Leaving Certificate Geography Liam Ashe, Kieren McCarthy BOOK 1: CORE UNITS 1, 2, 3 A good atlas or access on Computer to Good maps (e.g. Encarta Interactive Atlas) Edco: “Today’s World” Leaving Certificate Geography Liam Ashe, Kieren McCarthy BOOK 2: ELECTIVE 4, OPTION 6, OPTION 7

5. Teaching & Learning will not be entirely Textbook based. The following will be used to help you build up an overall understanding and knowledge of the course: I.T. Presentations, Worksheets & handouts, Reference to text book, Discussion Research I.T. in class & homework Various methods of testing knowledge & progress: Oral questions, short written questions, longer questions, group problem solving. Methods BE ORGANISED - keep up-to-date Keep 1 page in file for CURRENT AFFAIRS

6. ASSESSMENT LEAVING CERTIFICATE Written examination - 80% of marks Report on geographical investigation - 20% of marks Written examination: CORE UNITS & ELECTIVE UNITS: Short questions Multi part questions OPTIONAL UNIT: Long discussion essay – type answer