Geography
Staff
Mr Felix
Mr Chiureki
Ms Mataka
Overview
Geography is a science that studies physical and human processes and spatial patterns on earth in an integrated way over space and time. It examines the spatial distribution of people and their activities, physical and human features, ecosystems and interactions between humans, and between humans and the environment in a dynamic context.
Purpose
Aims and Objectives
Grade 10 Information
Curriculum
Focus on local and global scale
1. Using maps, photographs and Geographic Information Systems
2. The structure of the atmosphere
3. Temperature variations in the atmosphere
4. Moisture in the atmosphere
5. The structure of the earth
6. Plate tectonics and continental drift
7. Earthquakes and volcanoes
8. Weathering, erosion and mass wasting
9. World population
10. Migration
11. People and organizations
Tests and Forms of Assessment
Programmes of Assessment
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1 |
Practical task |
February |
2 |
Tests (x3) |
February to May |
3 |
Model | March |
4 |
Internal June examination |
Mid–year |
5 |
Research assignment |
July |
Tests (x2) |
July to September |
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7 |
Internal examination |
November |
Textbooks
Focus in Geography – Grade 10 (L Dilley; J Earle; G Keats; G Ravenscroft). Maskew Miller Longman, 2005
Grade 11 Information
Curriculum
Focus on local and continental scale
1. Topographic maps
2. Atlases, map projections and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3. Hydrological systems
4. Coastal environments
5. The oceans
6. Ecosystems and their sustainable conservation
7. Development and sustainability
8. Resource use and management
9. Energy use and management
Tests and Forms of Assessment
Programmes of Assessment
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March |
2 |
Tests (x3) |
February to May |
3 |
Practical task |
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4 |
Internal June examination |
Mid–year |
5 |
Research assignment |
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6 |
Tests (x2) |
July to September |
7 |
External examination |
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Textbooks
Focus in Geography – Grade 11 (L Dilley; J Earle; G Keats; G Ravenscroft; K Euston-Brown). Maskew Miller Longman, 2006
Grade 12 Information
Curriculum
Focus on local and national scale
1. Using maps and atlases
2. Map projections and Geographic Information Systems
3. Global air circulation
4. Weather patterns in Southern Africa
5. Drainage basins
6. Structural landforms
7. Rural settlement
8. Urban settlement
9. Economic activities in Southern Africa
10. South Africa’s water sources
Tests and Forms of Assessment
Programmes of Assessment
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1 |
Practical task |
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2 |
Tests (x3) |
February to May |
3 |
Research assignment |
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4 |
Internal June examination |
Mid–year |
5 |
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July |
6 |
Tests (x2) |
July to August |
7 |
External trial examination |
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8 |
External final examination |
October to November |
External Assessment in Grade 12
Grade 12 learners are expected to write two papers in the final end – of – year external examination. The outline and details for the end – of – year examination are identical to those provided for the trial examinations
Textbooks
Focus in Geography – Grade 12 (L Dilley; J Earle; G Keats; G Ravenscroft; K Euston-Brown). Maskew Miller Longman, 2006