Geography

In the 5th year, the Geography curriculum at Harvest International School takes students deeper into Earth’s intricacies.

The focus includes the study of longitude and latitude, atmospheric layers, climate zones, and global warming.

Students also examine environmental issues such as air, water, and noise pollution, emphasizing the significance of rainforests as the “lungs of Planet Earth.” Additionally, the curriculum explores diverse topics such as deforestation, the Man-made River, ecosystems, biomes, and rock cycles.

• In-Depth Exploration: The 5th-year curriculum delves deeper into Earth’s complexities.
• Geographical Coordinates: Students learn about longitude and latitude for a more nuanced understanding of global locations.
• Atmospheric Layers: The curriculum covers the layers of Earth’s atmosphere.
• Climate Zones: Students gain knowledge about different climate zones across the globe.
• Global Warming: The curriculum explores the causes and effects of global warming.
• Pollution Study: Students examine the causes and effects of air, water, and noise pollution.
• Rainforests’ Significance: Emphasis on rainforests as the “lungs of Planet Earth” due to their ecological importance.
• Environmental Issues: Exploration of topics such as deforestation, the Man-made River, and their environmental implications.
• Ecological Concepts: Coverage of ecosystems, biomes, and rock cycles to enhance environmental awareness.

• Advanced Exploration: The 6th-year curriculum advances into in-depth studies of Earth’s geography.
• Continent Formation: Students explore the formation of continents, including the ancient supercontinent Pangaea.
• Oceanography: Coverage of ocean currents, tides, and various ocean zones.
• Meteorological Concepts: The curriculum includes the study of weather, climate, and different cloud types.
• Regional Focus: Considering the school’s location in North Africa, students learn about the seven countries within the region.
• Libya’s In-Depth Study: The final unit concentrates on Libya, providing information about ethnic groups, famous sites, cities, and population demographics.

In the 7th year, the Geography curriculum at Harvest International School involves a comprehensive review of global geography.

Students revisit the names of continents and oceans to reinforce foundational knowledge. Additionally, they delve into the understanding of the Earth’s structure by learning about the four hemispheres, further enhancing their grasp of spatial relationships on a global scale.