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Intent

 

Our Geography curriculum is designed to develop children’s curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

 

Children investigate a range of places – both in the UK and abroad – to help develop their knowledge and understanding of the Earth’s physical and human processes. We are committed to providing children with opportunities to investigate and make enquiries about their local area of Longwick and its surrounding area so that they can develop a real sense of who they are, their heritage and what makes our local area unique and special. We also develop the children’s ability to  apply geographical skills to enable them to confidently communicate their findings and geographical understanding to a range of audiences.

 

Through high quality teaching, we develop the following essential characteristics of geographers:

  • An excellent knowledge of where places are and what they are like, both in Britain and the wider world;

 

  • An comprehensive understanding of the ways in which places are interdependent and interconnected;

 

  • An extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary;

 

  • Fluency in complex, geographical enquiry and the ability to apply questioning skills, as well as effective presentation techniques;

 

  • The ability to reach clear conclusions and explain their findings;

 

  • Excellent fieldwork skills as well as other geographical aptitudes and techniques;

 

  • The ability to express well-balanced opinions, rooted in very good knowledge and understanding about current issues in society and the environment;

 

  • A genuine interest in the subject and a real sense of curiosity about the world and the people who live here.

Implementation

We adopt an enquiry-focused approach to learning and teaching in geography which develops our pupils as young geographers.

 

Through enquiry our pupils not only build subject knowledge and understanding but become increasingly adept at critical thinking, specialised vocabulary and their grasp of subject concepts.

 

We structure learning in geography through big question-led enquiries about relevant geographical topics, places and themes. 

 

Our curriculum is therefore ‘knowledge rich’ rather than content heavy as we recognise that if we attempt to teach geographical topics, places, themes and issues in their entirety we restrict opportunities for pupils to master and apply critical thinking skills and achieve more challenging subject outcomes.   

 

We adopt a policy of immersive learning in geography that provides sufficient time and space for our pupils not only to acquire new knowledge and subject vocabulary but also to develop subject concepts and understand the significance of what they have learned. 

 

Our learning and teaching in geography is interactive and practical allowing opportunities for pupils to work independently, in pairs and also in groups of various sizes both inside and outside of the classroom.

Key Documents:

  • Geography & History Overview Cycle A 2022-2023
  • Geography Knowledge and Skills Tracker Geography - Key Stage 1 2022-23
  • Geography Knowledge and Skills Tracker Geography - Key Stage 2 2022-23
  • Geography Key Vocabulary List

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Fairtrade Day Display from May 2017

Longwick geographers at work

  • Changes to National Curriculum in Geography

Examples of great Geography work at Longwick

  • Treasure map with grid references
  • World Oceans

Characteristics of a Geographer

  • An excellent knowledge of where places are and what they are like.
  • An excellent understanding of the ways in which places are interdependent and interconnected and how much human and physical environments are interrelated.
  • An extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary.
  • Fluency in complex, geographical enquiry and the ability to apply questioning skills and use effective analytical and presentational techniques.
  • The ability to reach clear conclusions and develop a reasoned argument to explain findings.
  • Significant levels of originality, imagination or creativity as shown in interpretations and representations of the subject matter.
  • Highly developed and frequently utilised fieldwork and other geographical skills and techniques.
  • A passion for and commitment to the subject, and a real sense of curiosity to find out about the world and the people who live there.
  • The ability to express well-balanced opinions, rooted in very good knowledge and understanding about current and contemporary issues in society and the environment.

Aspirations For The Future

Pupils develop an understanding of how subjects and specific skills are linked to future jobs. 

Here are some of the jobs you could aspire to do in the future as a Geographer:
· Marine Biologist
· Helicopter Mission Controller
· Forester
· Farmer

Exciting Geography websites
  • Test your grid referencing skills!
  • How well do you know your map symbols
  • Understanding scale
  • Compasses and directions
  • Why geography matters
  • Google Earth
  • Seterra - the ultimate map quiz site! How many countries/oceans/continents/mountain ranges/rivers can you name!!
  • Wander through the deserted landscape on Mars thanks to an immersive experience from NASA and Google
  • Free UK maps to colour in
  • Want to know more about a country? Check out the facts and figures here.
  • Test your knowledge of countries, capitals, flags, US states, continents, islands, oceans, landmarks and more
  • Colour in a world map - how many can you name? National Geographic maps
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