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Nunnery Wood Primary School

Geography

At Nunnery Wood Primary School, we aim to deliver a high-quality geography curriculum, which will ensure that pupils become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world; in other words, to think like a geographer. We want pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in various ways, and analyse and present their findings. Through our scheme of work, we aim to build an awareness of how Geography shapes our lives at multiple scales and over time. We hope to encourage pupils to become resourceful, active citizens who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them. Throughout the geography units, pupils will learn to develop:

• a strong focus on developing both geographical skills and knowledge.

• critical thinking, with the ability to ask perceptive questions and explain and analyse evidence.

• fieldwork skills across each year group.

• a deep interest and knowledge of pupils’ locality and how it differs from other areas of the world.

• a growing understanding of geographical concepts, terms and vocabulary.

Our Long-Term Overview:

 

EYFS

Y1

Y2

Y3

Y4

Y5

Y6

AUTUMN 

1

Exploring maps Outdoor adventures, Around the world

What is it like here?

 

 

Why do people live near volcanoes?

 

 

What is life like in the Alps?

 

AUTUMN

2

Exploring maps Outdoor adventures, Around the world

 

Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place?

 

Where does our food come from?

 

Why does population change?

SPRING

1

Exploring maps Outdoor adventures, Around the world

What is the weather like in the UK?

 

Who lives in Antarctica?

 

Why do oceans matter?

 

SPRING

2

Exploring maps Outdoor adventures, Around the world

 

Why is our world wonderful?

 

Why are rainforests important to us?

 

Where does our energy come from?

SUMMER

1

Exploring maps Outdoor adventures, Around the world

What is it like to live in Shanghai?

 

Are all settlements the same?

 

Would you like to live in the desert?

 

SUMMER

2

Exploring maps Outdoor adventures, Around the world

 

What is it like to live by the coast?

 

What are rivers and how are they used?

 

Can I carry out an independent fieldwork enquiry?