Exam Board: SQA
Level: N4/5
Subject: Geography


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