Geography

Curriculum progression and knowledge organiser

geography knowledge and skills progression.pdf

Geography in the Early Years

Geography is a rich and diverse subject that gives children the opportunity to learn about diverse places, people, resources, environments and the effect of mankind. It inspires a curiosity and fascination about the world from an early age and fosters enthusiasm and a passion for learning.

To be a Geographer at Offmore Primary means you have:

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

How is Geography taught at Offmore Primary?

In Early Years activities are planned in relation to ‘Understanding the world’ Childrens progress and achievements re assessed against the Early Learning Goals at the end of Reception. The activities are planned in a cross curricular way through topic areas that are engaging and enjoyable. Children will learn through first-hand experiences to explore, observe, problem solve, predict, think critically, make decisions and talk about the creatures, people, plants and objects in their natural environments. Children learn about seasons, the weather, features in the local area and the buildings that surround them. Offmore Early Years spend time in the forest area every week, which enhances their understanding of the environment. They ask fascinating questions about the environment and become familiar with key vocabulary of the natural world.

At key stage one and two Geography is taught through cross curricular topics. Links are made between other subjects including, English, Science, computing, Art, DT and maths. Children are encouraged to develop location and place knowledge in relation to both the UK and The World. They will learn about weather patterns in the United Kingdom and hot and cold areas of the world. For human and physical geography, Children will be taught to describe and understand key aspects of geography, for example: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, the water cycle, types of settlement, economic activity and the distribution of natural resources.

At Offmore Primary the Geography curriculum is enhanced through a range of sources such as maps, globes, diagrams, and photographs as well as visitors, fieldwork, trips and themed days.

Geography is assessed against the curriculum progression document which reflects the National Curriculum objectives.