Geography

Our geography work develops the knowledge of the children about their location, beyond the local area including the United Kingdom, Europe, North and South America. 

We teach both physical and human geography through a range of topics. They also learn about globally significant places. Where possible we make use of visits to take learning out of the classroom and into a context the children can understand.

Programme of Study
Key Stage 2                              
  • Location knowledge – locate the worlds countries (focussing on Europe, North and South America), environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries and major cities
  • Name and locate counties and cities of the UK
  • Key geographical concepts eg latitude, equator, hemispheres and time zones
  • Place knowledge – similarities and differences of an area of the United Kingdom, a European country and a region in North or South America
  • Physical geography – including climate, water cycle, volcanoes
  • Human geography – including settlements, land use, natural resources
  • Basic geographical vocabulary of physical and human features
  • Geographical skills and fieldwork – using maps, globes, compass directions, eight point compass
  • Observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods

We have planned the distribution of Key Stage 2 curriculum with Bothal Middle School so pupils cover the requirements within Years 3 -6.

We have a range of resources, including maps, globes, atlases, and online resources. Our playground has large scale maps which the children use at playtime.