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National 5 Information Evening Structure of the exam Key areas for revision Revision resources

Exams Prelim exam: Early February Final exam: Tuesday 1st May 2018 Time: 1pm – 3.20pm 2 hours and 20 minutes Assignment: 25% of the total mark

National 5 Geography Three sections: Human Population Urban (Glasgow and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil) Rural Physical Glaciation (Loch Lomond) Coasts (Dorset) Weather Global Issues Health (HIV, Malaria, Heart Disease) Environmental Interactions (Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Hurricanes)

Data gathered during fieldwork. National 5 – Added Value Unit S4 will be going out on their fieldwork this month. Data gathered during fieldwork.

2. Data processed into graph format.

3. Write up will be based on explaining the results. The content will have been covered in class.

A limited amount of time will be spent on the assignment in class. There will be a significant homework element.

National 5 Information Evening Human Physical 30 Marks 30 Marks Global Issues 20 Marks

Physical Environments These units looks at : - The landscape features Land uses found in these areas Conflicts between land uses Ways to manage these conflicts Glaciated Uplands Coastal Landscapes

Physical Environments The Weather The effect of latitude, relief, aspect and distance from sea on local weather conditions. The characteristics of the five main air masses affecting the UK. The characteristics of weather associated with depressions and anticyclones.

Human Environments Population Urban Rural Case studies Glasgow Rio De Janiero India

Global Issues Environmental Hazards Health (Aids, Heart Disease + Malaria) Case studies Mt St Helens Haiti Earthquake Hurricane Katrina

National 5 – Prelim The Prelim Exam…. Will take place at the beginning of Feb Pupils will be given checklists to help them study. The prelim will cover topics covered so far in S3 and S4. Revision should focus on practicing past paper questions. Especially under timed conditions.

80 marks in 2hr 20 mins

Study Skills… We learn: 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we both hear and see 80% of what we experience 95% of what we teach to someone else

What should pupils do at home?

Past papers can be found online @ sqa.org.uk Practice, Practice Pupils can mark their own work using the mark scheme! Past papers can be found online @ sqa.org.uk

Time management is crucial! The biggest challenge to Geographers is finishing the paper in time. Pupils should practice timed answers at home to see how well they are progressing with their skills. 80 marks in 2hr 20 mins 1 mark = 1 ½ mins

Pupils should practice drawing and annotating diagrams

Useful websites & books BBC Bitesize – this must be supplement with pupils notes. SQA National 5 Geography Glow – Books for All How to pass… Physical/Human/Global Issues https://glow.rmunify.com/