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
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Fieldwork: Whitby |
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 |
Rainforests – focus on climates and biomes |
Mountains (Lake District) |
Investigating London and creating a travel plan |