Geography

Our Vision

Our vision in Geography is to provide a curriculum that will establish their interests and desire to investigate a variety of human and physical characteristics of different places. We will do this through purposeful research and careful questioning. We aim to ensure that Geography covers our local area and the wider world and that our children have the opportunity to learn through hands on fieldwork. We use pupil voice to positively contribute to our curriculum so that each child’s individual needs and interests are met. We want our children to ask questions and be inspired, motivated and engage in the joy of discovery.

Aims

The national curriculum for geography aims to ensure that all pupils:

• Develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places – both terrestrial and marine – including their defining physical and human characteristics and how these provide a geographical context for understanding the actions of processes

• Understand the processes that give rise to key physical and human geographical features of the world, how these are interdependent and how they bring about spatial variation and change over tim.

​Are competent in the geographical skills needed to:

• Collect, analyse and communicate with a range of data gathered through experiences of fieldwork that deepen their understanding of geographical processes

• Interpret a range of sources of geographical information, including maps, diagrams, globes, aerial photographs and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

• Communicate geographical information in a variety of ways, including through maps, numerical and quantitative skills and writing at length

What do we do to make Geography special?

Through fun and engaging lesson the children are learning the desired outcomes. Alongside this outside agency are booked to deliver assemblies alongside class teachers. We also engage the children in well planned, effective and exciting field work lessons which are practical and hands on learning skills.

Why is Geography so important?

Geography is about getting to know our world and its people better and understanding what makes societies tick. Geography helps to trigger our curiosity and as we become more curious, our awareness grows. It opens our eyes to different cultures and perspectives, and helps us grow as well-rounded, emphatic individuals.

How can I help my child at home?

When at home you can help your child to learn too. When out on walks talk about some features that you can see in the local environment, or living things such as plants. Talk about how these change and decay overtime. Make maps of what you have seen and where you have been using geographical symbols. Look at different countries and the landmarks within these. Make globes out of balloons or maps of the UK for example out of playdough. You could also talk about weather on walks out and what clothes wear or climate changes for older children.