National 4/5 Geography Course Notes (Course Notes for SQA Exams)

The National 4 & 5 Geography Course Notes provide comprehensive guidance through the entire CfE course. Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance.

Progress and attainment for all
* A complete core resource covering all the Physical and Human Environments topics, and the three most popular Global Issues: Impact of Human Activity on the Natural Environment, Environmental Hazards and Tourism
* Course specifications are fully covered
* Extensive 'Geographical Skills' chapter covers all the mapping, data and research skills you will use throughout the course
* Separate 'Questions' for N4 and N5 ensure that every student can progress securely

Active learning
* 'Make the link' features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects
* 'Hint' features give helpful tips and highlight important information
* 'Activities' provide opportunities to apply knowledge and put geographical skills to work

Assessment and practice you can rely on
* 'Exam-style questions' at the end of each chapter ensure that you will be fully prepared for the assessment
* 'Summary' sections and 'Learning checklists help you to monitor progress regularly