LC GEOGRAPHY
Subject content:
Three Core Units:
1. Patterns and processes in the physical environment
2. Regional geography
3. Geographical investigation
Two Elective Units (pick one):
4. Patterns and processes in economic activities
5. Patterns and processes in the human environment
Four Optional Units (pick one; higher level only):
6. Global interdependence
7. Geoecology
8. Culture and identity
9. The Atmosphere-Ocean environment
The teaching of geographical skills is an important element of the course; students are encouraged to improve their ability to gather information (from map-reading, statistics, charts), present information (using diagrams, maps, and writing), and evaluate information (separate fact from opinion, make informed judgements, propose sensible solutions to problems). These skills are assessed in the Geographical Investigation.
Exam Structure:
Leaving Certificate Geography is assessed at Ordinary and Higher level in ascending order of difficulty. There are two assessment components:
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Subject content:
Three Core Units:
1. Patterns and processes in the physical environment
2. Regional geography
3. Geographical investigation
Two Elective Units (pick one):
4. Patterns and processes in economic activities
5. Patterns and processes in the human environment
Four Optional Units (pick one; higher level only):
6. Global interdependence
7. Geoecology
8. Culture and identity
9. The Atmosphere-Ocean environment
The teaching of geographical skills is an important element of the course; students are encouraged to improve their ability to gather information (from map-reading, statistics, charts), present information (using diagrams, maps, and writing), and evaluate information (separate fact from opinion, make informed judgements, propose sensible solutions to problems). These skills are assessed in the Geographical Investigation.
Exam Structure:
Leaving Certificate Geography is assessed at Ordinary and Higher level in ascending order of difficulty. There are two assessment components:
- Written Examination (80%)
- Geographical Investigation Report (20%)
Data sources: The information on this page has been compiled from www.careersportal.ie