ST. MARY'S CANOSSIAN COLLEGE

Geography

A. Objectives

Geography is the integrated study of the earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live. It is unique in bridging social sciences (human geography) with its understanding of the dynamics of cultures, societies and economies, and the earth sciences (physical geography) in the understanding of the dynamics of physical landscapes and environmental processes. Geography puts this understanding of social and physical processes within the essential context of places and regions – recognizing the great differences in cultures, political systems, economies, landscapes and environments across the world, and the links between them. Understanding the causes of differences and inequalities between places and social groups underlie much of the newer developments in human geography.

 

Last Updated: 2020-11-27 08:00

 

B. Subject Teachers

Name of Teachers
Levels
Ms. Angel Leung (Panel Chairperson) (angelleung@smcc.hk)
F.2, F.5 & F.6
Ms. Mandy Law (mandylaw@smcc.hk)
F.2, F3 & F.4
Mr. Martin Cheng (martincheng@smcc.hk)
F.1 & F.3

 

Last Updated: 2024-10-04 12:00

 

C. Assessment System (2024-2025)

 
Mid-year Assessment
Final Assessment
F.1-3
Mid-year Examination: 70%
In-class Quizzes: 14%
Coursework: 16%
 
Final Examination: 64%
Common Test: 20%
Coursework: 16%
 
F.4-5
Mid-year Examination: 65%
Tests: 20%
Coursework: 15%
Bonus: 4 marks
Final Examination: 60%
Tests: 20%
Coursework: 20%
Bonus: 4 marks
F.6
Final Examination: 70%
Tests and Quizzes: 20%
Coursework: 10%

 

Last Updated: 2025-01-02 22:42

 

D. Assessment Syllabus

Geography Final Examination 2024-25

                              

* BORROWING OF STATIONERY FROM TEACHERS AND SCHOOLMATES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED DURING THE EXAMINATION

 

Level

Paper Total

Duration

Syllabus Coverage

F.1

 

75 marks

 

1 hour

1.    Textbook 1

Using Urban Space Wisely

Unit 3 p.18-23, 27; Unit 5 p.35-42, 44

Unit 6 p.48-58, 61; Unit 7 p.62-65, 67-68, 71-77; Unit 8 p.79, 85

 

Map-reading

p.12-16 (grid reference)

      p.24-25 (directions)

p.50 (straight line distance)

p.72 (curved distance)

Appendix p.94-95

(conventional signs)

 

2.    Textbook 2

Scramble for energy

Unit 1: p.4-10

Unit 2: p.11-15, 17-18, 20

Unit 3: p.21-27, 29

Unit 4: p.35, 41 (Table 2)

 

3. Revision worksheets 4-6

4. Second Term Assignment 1,2

 

*Bring all the necessary stationery (calculator, ruler, protractor, pencil, and so on)

 

F.2

75 marks

1 hour

1.   Textbook 4

The Trouble of Water

Unit 4  p.32-40 (except p.36: Figure 6) 

Unit 5 P.41-47 and p.51  (except p. 44;  'More about' box) 

Unit 6 p.52-60

Unit 7 p.61-64, 66-67, 74, 76-80 

 

2.   Textbook 6

Unit 1 p.3-10, 11-12

Unit 2 p.15-17, 18-21, 24-27

 

3.   Revision worksheets in the second term

4.   Second Term Assignments (1) & (2)

 

*Bring calculator

F.3

75 marks

1 hour 15 minutes

1.    Textbook 5

Living with Natural Hazards

Unit 4 p.48-61; Unit 5 p.62-74;

Unit 6 p.75-76, 78-81

 

2.    Textbook 11

Changing Climate, Changing Environments

Unit 1 p.3-13; Unit 2 p.14-19;

Unit 3 p.20-21, 23-29, 32-36

 

3. Revision worksheets 4-6

 

4. Second Term Assignment 1,2

Map Reading:

conventional signs, scales,

directions, cross-section, vertical

exaggeration

 

*Bring all the necessary stationery (calculator, protractor, ruler, pencil, and so on)

 

F.4

65 marks

2 hours

1. Book 1 Part C1 Opportunities and risks

2. Book 1 Part C2 Managing river and coastal environments

3. Book 3 Part C5 Combating famine

 

F.5

 Paper 1: 75%

Paper 2: 25%

Paper 1:

2 hours 45 minutes

Paper 2:

1 hour 15 minutes

For Paper 1:

1. Book 1 Part C1 Opportunities and risks

2. Book 1 Part C2 Managing river and coastal environments

3. Book 3 Part C5 Combating famine

4. Book 3 Part C6 Disappearing green canopy

5. Book 3 Part C7 Climate change

 

For Paper 2:

5. Book 5 Weather and Climate (Units 9.1 – 9.3) (Notes p.1-29)

 

 

 

Last Updated: 2025-05-19 17:25

 

E. Subject Resources

 

 

Last Updated: 2024-10-04 12:03