Head of Geography: Mr S. Schultz

sschultz@edgemeadhigh.org.za

Geography is possibly the most valuable of all subjects in that it develops lateral thinking skills across various learning areas. It also has a proud tradition in that we have only had one failure at matric level for the many years the school has been running.

In grade 10 an intensive study is done regarding population statistics, movements and our impact on one another and on the earth as a whole. The earth structure as a whole is then studied, with regard to folding, faulting, crust movements, earthquakes and volcanoes, rocks, weathering and erosion.

A brief but important study is then made of climatology which introduces some of the basics concepts for the FET phase. A solid foundation is also laid down regarding map work, GIS and map projections, which is then developed further in grades 11 and 12.

The SBA is composed of 6 tutorials, data project, population project and a map work exercise project. The two smaller exams and June also count towards the SBA mark.

In grade 11, the study of climate is broadened, and an aspect of Geomorphology namely horizontal and inclined strata is studied in depth, including the impact on people and settlements.  The Physical Geography is followed by an in-depth study of development, resources and sustainability. The mapwork component is also broadened to prepare the learners for their matric year.

The SBA comprises 3 tutorials, data project, fluvial and marine project, ecology project and map work project. The two minor exams and June also comprise a small portion of the SBA mark.

In grade 12 an in-depth study is done regarding rural and urban areas, and how man interacts in these different environments. Climate is then studied in depth together with a further advanced study of fluvial action, land forms, weathering and erosion. Map work now covers all aspects of geography namely geomorphology, rural and urban.

The SBA consists of an urban study of Cape Town project, data project, map exercise project, assessments of the two sections along with the June and September exams.