Geography

Mada

• Demonstrate mastery of the structure of the Earth

  Mada 4

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of concepts and theories explaining the structure of the Earth and the interactions with the Earth systems

    Mada 2

    • Describe the theories (continental drift, Isostacy and plate tectonics) that explain the gross structure of the earth's surface (continents, oceans, seas, ocean ridges, ocean trenches, Islands etc.)→
    • Describe the interactions among the major earth systems (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere)→

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the causes of the major relief feature of the Earth

    Mada 2

    • Describe the internal forces responsible for the formation of the Earth's major relief features (volcanoes, block mountains, fold mountains, faults, rift valleys, depressions/basin) and earthquakes→
    • Describe the external forces (waves, gravitational forces, wind and running water) that shape the Earth's surface (valleys, gullies, dunes, deltas, flood plains, yardangs, zeugens etc.)→

• Demonstrate mastery of skills and techniques in geography

  Mada 2

  • Demonstrate mastery of some advanced skills in land surveying

    Mada 1

    • Carry out some Advanced surveying activities (plane table, prismatic compass, leveling)→

  • Demonstrate mastery of research skills in geography

    Mada 1

    • Acquire, present and interpret geographical data through charts, graphs, maps and diagrams (choropleth, scatter plots, dot maps, flow line etc.) for planning and decision making→

• Carry out a project on Geography

  Mada 1

  • Carry out a project on Geography

    Mada 1

    • Identify a geographical challenge in society and design a project to address it→