Geography
(Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert & University Level)
(Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert & University Level)
Grade+ Tutoring & Grinds offers expertise Geography learning for Junior Cycle, Leaving Certificate, and university students. We cover physical landscapes, climate, human geography and environmental issues at the secondary level, with advanced topics and skills at the Leaving Certificate level. For university students, we provide in-depth study of physical and human geography, environmental management, and advanced techniques like GIS.
Example Leaving Cert Topics Covered
Core Physical Geography
Plate Tectonics
Volcanic Activity
Earthquakes
Weathering and Erosion
Coastal Processes and Landforms
River Processes and Landforms
Glaciation
Core Human Geography
Population Dynamics
Migration Patterns
Urbanization
Settlement Patterns
Economic Activities (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
Development and Globalization
Regional Geography
European Regions
Global Regions
Economic and Cultural Characteristics
4. Geographical Skills
Map Reading and Interpretation
Aerial Photographs
Ordnance Survey Maps
Graphs, Charts, and Statistical Analysis
Fieldwork and Geographical Investigation
5. Elective Topics
Geoecology (Soils, Biomes, Environmental Issues)
Regional Geography (Detailed Study of Regions)
Culture and Identity
Global Interdependence and Trade
Example Leaving Cert Topics Covered
The Earth and Space
The Structure of the Earth
Plate Tectonics and Landform Formation
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Weather, Climate, and Atmosphere
Weather Patterns and Elements
Climate Zones and Influences
Atmospheric Circulation
Rocks and Soil
Rock Types and the Rock Cycle
Soil Formation and Types
Landscapes and Human Interaction
Glaciated, Fluvial, and Coastal Landscapes
Human Impact on Landscapes
Population and Settlement
Population Distribution and Density
Urban and Rural Settlements
Population Change and Migration
6. Economic Activities
Primary (Agriculture, Fishing, Mining)
Secondary (Industry and Manufacturing)
Tertiary (Services and Tourism)
7. Sustainable Development
Resource Management (Water, Energy)
Environmental Issues and Conservation
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
8. Geographical Skills
Map Skills (Reading and Interpretation)
Aerial and Satellite Imagery
Graphs, Charts, and Data Analysis
Fieldwork Skills and Geographical Investigation
General Topics Covered at University Level
Physical Geography
Geomorphology: Landforms and Processes
Climatology: Weather and Climate Systems
Biogeography: Distribution of Life on Earth
Hydrology: Water Cycle and Water Resources
Soil Science: Soil Formation and Classification
Human Geography
Population Geography: Demographics, Migration, and Urbanization
Cultural Geography: Cultural Landscapes, Identity, and Globalization
Economic Geography: Industrial Location, Trade, and Development
Political Geography: Borders, Geopolitics, and Global Governance
Urban Geography: City Development and Planning
Environmental Geography
Environmental Change and Sustainability
Natural Hazards and Disaster Management
Conservation and Environmental Management
Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation
4. Geopolitics and International Relations
Theories of Geopolitics
Territorial Disputes and International Conflict
Globalisation and Its Impacts
5. Geographical Techniques and Skills
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Remote Sensing and Aerial Photography
Cartography: Map Making and Interpretation
Spatial Analysis and Data Visualization
Fieldwork Methods and Techniques
6. Regional Geography
Detailed Study of Specific World Regions (e.g., Africa, Asia, Europe)
Regional Development and Disparities
Case Studies of Economic and Social Issues
7. Sustainable Development
Principles of Sustainable Development
Sustainable Urban and Rural Development
Global Environmental Policies and Agreements
8. Urban and Regional Planning
Urbanization Trends and Challenges
Land Use Planning and Policy
Transport and Infrastructure Development