Geography
Intent
The geography curriculum will ensure that all pupils will:
- Be inspired and fascinated about the ever-changing world
- Have a knowledge of where places are and what they are like and how they are interconnected and interdependent within the world.
- Improve the children’s locational knowledge of the world’s countries, oceans and hemispheres.
- Understand how human and physical environments are interrelated.
- Have extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary which can be used to express well-balanced opinions
- Develop pupils’ enjoyment, interest in and knowledge of geography and an appreciation of its contribution to all aspects of everyday life.
To read the full policy please click here: Grove Primary Geography Policy
Curriculum
Geography Field Work Overview:
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Nursery |
Observe seasonal changes – school grounds |
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Reception |
Observe seasonal changes – school grounds |
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Year 1 |
Landmarks - London |
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Year 2 |
Seaside – Canvey Island |
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Year 3 |
Volcanoes - museum |
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Year 4 |
River investigation |
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Year 5 |
Allotments |
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Year 6 |
Local area walk – mapping |
For the National Curriculum for geography please click here: National Curriculum Geography
Useful Website Links for Home Learning
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Quizzes
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KS1: https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks1/geography/
KS2: https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/geography/
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Songs
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Continents song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6DSMZ8b3LE
Oceans song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6BE4VcYngQ |
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Games
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Geoguesser: https://world-geography-games.com/ |
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Learning Tools
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KS1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zcdqxnb
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