"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 Progression – EYFS
Understanding the World (People, Culture and Communities) (The Natural World) |
· Draw information from a simple map · Recognise some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries · Explore the natural world around them · Recognise some environments that are different to the one in which they live |
Understanding the World · People Culture and Communities |
· Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation, discussion, stories, non-fiction texts and maps. · Explain some similarities and differences between life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and (when appropriate) maps. |
Understanding the World · The Natural World |
· Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class. · Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons. |
Assessment and Progression
What Learning Looks Like
Summer 2024 - Year 3 enjoyed a fantastic afternoon looking at what is living in the River Dearne with the help of the Eco parish and the River helpers. We discovered different creatures such as the Olive, Mayfly, Shrimp and Fish to name a few and then we used magnifying glasses to look closely at their features and characteristics. We also discussed biodiversity and pollution in water, then the creatures they find can show how polluted the water is.
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