Geography teaching resources by Sara Smith

Sheep farming and diversification in the National Park

sararhet — 2024-09-16 07:44:43 UTC

The largest single land use in Scotland is agriculture, (for cropland and grassland), at 5.35 million hectares (approximately 69% of the total land area). How this land is managed impacts the landscape, the food we produce, human activity and our ability to store carbon. Understanding the role of agriculture in shaping people, place and environment is key to combating both the climate and biodiversity crisis we are currently experiencing.

Low input sheep farming

sararhet — 2024-09-16 07:47:56 UTC

Our farming habitats and biodiversity activity highlights the importance of producing food in harmony with nature. There are opportunities to hear from farmers, interactive platforms and quizzes to engage with which link into soils, habitats and climate.

Being an Agronomist

sararhet — 2024-09-16 07:50:26 UTC

Join farmer Jim Warnock who farms at Gartfinnan Farm in Clackmannanshire and will provide a second/third level talk on being an agromomist.

Anaerobic digestors on the farm

sararhet — 2024-09-16 07:52:07 UTC

Join Gordon on the farm to find out more about anaerobic digestors and what they are.

Landscapes and food production

sararhet — 2024-09-16 07:56:50 UTC

Around 80% of Scotland’s land area (6.2 million hectares) is used for agriculture.

Climate change and Scottish food production

sararhet — 2024-09-16 07:58:13 UTC

How we produce food in Scotland is not the same as how food is produced in other parts of the world.

Scottish farmers are very efficient and we make the most of all the grass we can grow. This means that we have lower emissions than other part of the world.

The Scottish Government has a long-term vision to transform how they support farming and food production in Scotland to become a global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture.

Global Agriculture

sararhet — 2024-09-16 08:27:21 UTC

RHET Farm visits

sararhet — 2024-09-16 09:43:01 UTC

Find out more and book a farm visit for your class.

Example S3 Pupil Questions

sararhet — 2024-10-11 08:02:52 UTC

An example of the type of questions S3 geography students look at on a farm visit.

Example Higher Geography Trip

sararhet — 2024-10-24 13:31:58 UTC

An example of a Higher Geography Field trip.

Peatland Restoration learning resources

sararhet — 2025-10-06 11:09:02 UTC

Information, resources and a learning platform linked to peatland restoration.

Soil learning resources

sararhet — 2025-10-06 11:26:49 UTC

GPS PowerPoint presentation

sararhet — 2025-10-06 12:38:33 UTC

Outline of the GPS used in agriculture