Geography Intent
Geography is, by nature, an investigative subject, which develops an understanding of concepts, knowledge and skills. We seek to inspire in children a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people which will remain with them for the rest of their lives; to promote the children’s interest and understanding of diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes.
Geography | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
Autumn | Local Studies – investigating our school and our home | Local studies – investigating our surrounding area (Catterick Garrison) | Local studies – investigating (Darlington) | Local studies – investigating (York) | Local studies – investigating (Newcastle) | World mapping skills linked to Ancient Greece |
Spring | Local studies – investigating Colburn | Local studies – comparisons of surrounding areas (Richmond) | Earthquakes/Tsunamis
| Rainforests – focus on climates and biomes | Fairtrade – investigating where food comes from | Local studies – investigating rivers and the water cycle (Tynemouth) |
Summer | Coastal studies – including the history of sea sides | Investigating a non-European country – Ivory Coast | Volcanoes | Fieldwork: Whitby
| Mountains (Lake District) | Investigating London and creating a travel plan |
Forest School experiences promote the holistic development of all involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners. Children have the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves
The Year 2 children used compasses to describe what was in the North, South, east and West of their chosen locations.