Subject Team

Mrs McMurray (Head of Department)
Mr Gale
Mrs McCallan

Subject Overview

The Geography Department’s main aims are:

1. To develop knowledge and understanding of:
   • The local area.
   • Other people and places.
   • Inter-relationships and interconnections between people and places.
   • The significance of location.
   • Human and physical environments.
   • People-environment relationships.
   • The causes and consequences of change.
2. To develop skills in:
   • Geographical inquiry.
   • Map work.
   • Fieldwork.
   • Using I.C.T, spreadsheets, graphs, collaboration on Google Docs and Slides, Movie Maker, and internet research.
   • Using Numeracy.
   • Communicating effectively and confidently.
   • Working with others.
   • Managing Information.
3. To stimulate interest in and appreciation of the world.
4. To develop informed concern for the world and a willingness to take positive action locally and globally.

Pupil Encouragement

Pupils are strongly encouraged to be inquisitive about the world and its inhabitants, acquire knowledge and skills necessary for everyday life, and show good manners, sensitivity, compassion, tolerance, and empathy. Furthermore, they are encouraged to develop the ability to communicate effectively, develop individuality, with independence, self-confidence, and collegiality, Pupils develop a sense of responsibility to care for the world and others. Equal access to the Geography curriculum and the experience of success and enjoyment are also strongly encouraged, as well as fostering a can-do attitude towards learning.

 

What you will learn:

YEAR 8

Geography Passport

My Place in the World

Mapwork skills

Ecosystems including deserts

YEAR 9

Weather

Population

Migration

YEAR 10

Rivers

Rocks

Weathering

Disasters – Movie Maker task

Tayto visit: The factory as a system

Career Paths

• Studying geography at TJHS will definitely help you develop your Numeracy, ICT, data handling, research, communication and group work skills. Studying Geography opens up a wide range of exciting career opportunities. The skills and knowledge gained will be very useful later in life. Geographers can pursue careers in environmental management, conservation, urban planning, surveying, meteorology, tourism, international development, and education. Geographers may work for government agencies, or private companies, using their expertise to address real-world challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future.