Higher Geography
The purpose of this course is to add breadth and depth to the conceptual understanding of physical and human environments and their inter-relationships. Pupils would normally be expected to have attained a pass at Intermediate 2 level, or National 5
COURSE CONTENT
The course is made up of three mandatory units
- Physical Environments - These are the key areas of physical knowledge, which include a number of themes identified at Intermediate 2/National 5
- Human Environments - These are the key areas of human knowledge, which include a number of themes identified at Intermediate 2/National 5
- Environmental Interactions - Two core areas are extended and investigated via ‘real life’ case studies.
METHODOLOGY
Fact sheets and worksheets supplement modern textbooks. Maps and videos continue to be used and classes are led on a seminar basis and discussion is encouraged.
HOMEWORK
Varied activities are set. These may include ink exercises, quick tests, researching, revising and re-reading course work on a weekly basis.
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Success at Pan Lan County Athletics
A team of pupils from Hamilton College represented South Lanarkshire at the Inter County Athletics Competition...
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19 Jun, 2013
'The Presence of the Previous' Art Installation
The quality of the work showcased in an art installation created by two of our young artists (Gillian Arthur...
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19 Jun, 2013
Prizegiving
The prizegiving will take place on Friday 21 June at 13.30.
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21 Jun, 2013
Nursery Graduation
The Nursery Graduation will take place on Monday 24 June 2013.
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24 Jun, 2013