Geography

Geography-Policy

Geography Curriculum Overview 2024

In Geography our aim is that children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world that we live in and are encouraged to view it from different perspectives. We learn about different countries and cultures, learn to name features and understand how our world is shaped by the people that live in it. We study local areas/issues and extend these studies into the wider world. We develop skills of researching mapping, problem solving and reporting and are able to apply these skills across the curriculum. Our work encourages children to learn about the environment and each term we undertake a whole school ‘Green’ day.

Essential characteristics of Geography:

• An excellent knowledge of where places are and what they are like.
• An excellent understanding of the ways in which places are interdependent and interconnected and how much human and physical environments are interrelated.
• An extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary.
• Fluency in complex, geographical enquiry and the ability to apply questioning skills and use effective analytical and presentational techniques.
• The ability to reach clear conclusions and develop a reasoned argument to explain findings.
• Significant levels of originality, imagination or creativity as shown in interpretations and representations of the subject matter.
• Highly developed and frequently utilised fieldwork and other geographical skills and techniques.
• A passion for and commitment to the subject, and a real sense of curiosity to find out about the world and the people who live there.
• The ability to express well-balanced opinions, rooted in very good knowledge and understanding about current and contemporary issues in society and the environment.