Golspie High School
Geography Department
Higher
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At Higher pupils will cover Physical Environments (Atmosphere, Biosphere, Lithosphere and Hydrosphere), Human Environments (Population and Urban and Rural change and its impact) and Global Issues (Development and Health and Global Warming.)
At Higher pupils need to apply their Geography knowledge and real world context to theoretical situations through various case studies.
Entry Requirements
An 'A' or 'B' pass at National 5 is essential. Pupils with a 'C' pass should consider sitting the higher over two years. It may also be possible to achieve entry to Higher Geography with Higher pass in another Social Subject or a Science. A good standard of written English is required.
Methods of Learning
Pupils will learn in a variety of ways, including cooperative learning, investigations, independent working and team work. There is a high level of literacy required and pupils will be encouraged to give detailed answers through extended responses.
How Will Pupils be Assessed?
Progress will be monitored throughout and will take the form of formal written assessments, peer and self-assessments, presentations and creative writing tasks. Homework will be issued on a weekly basis to extend learning beyond the classroom and build on the activities that are completed in school.
Pupils will require to pass all unit outcomes for each of the three units in addition to completing an Assignment which is a writen report based upon a piece of independent research, completed under exam conditions and assessed externally out of 30 marks. There is also an external exam which is marked out of 60. The final award is therefore marked out of a combined total of 90 marks and graded A-D.
Course Outline and Unit Assessment Dates
Higher Guide to the Exam