Geography
Geography at Our School: Intent, Implementation, and Impact
What We Teach
Our Geography curriculum inspires pupils to become curious global citizens with deep knowledge of the world and their place in it.
- Global & Local Knowledge: We explore locations ranging from our local UK area to globally significant places like Shanghai, Kenya, and Antarctica.
- Core Skills: We aim for mastery in Locational Knowledge, Mapping, Fieldwork, and understanding Human and Physical Geography.
- Vocabulary: A key priority is equipping pupils with precise geographical language, from core terms like "climate" to technical concepts like "tectonic plate".
How We Teach It
We teach Geography through systematic 2-year cycles, ensuring skills are built progressively from Year 1 to Year 6. Every lesson includes retrieval practice to strengthen memory and opportunities for students to verbally articulate their understanding.
Skill Progression by Key Stage:
- Key Stage 1 (Y1/2): Pupils learn foundational skills such as using simple compass directions (North, South, East, West) and conducting simple fieldwork within school grounds.
- Lower Key Stage 2 (Y3/4): Learning advances to interpreting Ordnance Survey (OS) maps, using 4-figure grid references, and collecting data through questionnaires.
- Upper Key Stage 2 (Y5/6): Pupils master advanced mapping using 6-figure grid references and longitude/latitude. They conduct complex, independent fieldwork enquiries involving risk management and data analysis.
The Outcome
By the end of Year 6, our students are confident, competent geographers who possess a secure understanding of the curriculum.
- Locational Expertise: Pupils can accurately name and locate the seven continents, five oceans, and UK nations.
- Analytical Skills: They can compare different global biomes (e.g., hot deserts or the Alps) with their local environment.
- Fieldwork Proficiency: Students can plan their own enquiries, justify their methods, and clearly present their findings using graphs, digital maps, and technical vocabulary.
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Our Curriculum
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