"Discovering facts abour countries is great. I have discovered countries I never knew about." Year 4
"I liked finding out about Europe and drawing my own Portugal flag." Year 3
Intent
At Scissett CE Academy, we strive to provide all children with a high-quality Geography education to inspire a curiosity and fascination about the world. Children will leave Scissett CE Academy with knowledge about diverse places, people and Geographical environments. Children will know the location of major countries and cities around the world and consider what life might be like there. Knowledge gained through the Geography curriculum will instill a sense of awe and wonder and will equip children with the necessary skills to become well-rounded citizens.
Implementation
Topic areas are taught in half termly blocks where children learn about local, national and global knowledge. Through an enquiry-based approach, young geographers are encouraged to think critically and ask questions to gain human and physical understanding. Geographical skills include map reading and, through fieldwork, presenting and analysing data. Key vocabulary and classroom prompts are displayed to support long term knowledge and development.
These are the Geographical topics that are covered throughout a pupil's time at Scissett CE Academy:
Year Group |
Autumn Term 1 |
Spring Term 1 |
Summer Term 1 |
R |
Travel & Transport |
Families and Living Things |
Underwater & Sea-creatures |
1 |
Let’s Explore London |
Around the World |
Where I live |
2 |
Map Makers |
Let’s Go on Safari |
Seas and Coasts |
3 |
Our European Neighbours |
Plants of the World |
In the Desert |
4 |
Countries of the World |
Village Settlers |
Mexico Today and Rainforests |
5 |
Extreme Earth |
Water World |
Natural Resources |
Impact
As pupils progress through school they will develop their Geographical knowledge and skills. These areas feature: Locational Knowledge, Place Knowledge - Physical and Human Knowledge and Geographical Skills.
Assessment and Key Skills Criteria
What Learning Looks Like