GEOGRAPHY

"Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future." - Michael Palin

The word Geography comes from Geo - the earth and graphos - meaning to write so, Geography can be defined as writing about the Earth.

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. We want every child, regardless of gender, race or ability to have equal access to the Geography Curriculum. We aim to provide for all children so that they can achieve their best according to their individual needs, whether they require additional support or more challenge. In order to do this, we encourage a hands on, practical approach when teaching Geography where we encourage the children to find answers for themselves by looking at maps and researching using various sources of information.

CURRICULUM INTENT

At Chandos we:

Create successful, effective learners who understand and value scholarship and education
Create competent, critical thinkers who can challenge and develop ideas
Create effective communicators of our share beliefs, values and learning
Create tolerant and respectful global citizens who have an understanding and knowledge of our local, national and global communities

CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION

At Chandos, each new Geography unit begins with a 'big question', which the children aim to seek the answer to by asking a series of smaller questions throughout their learning. To find the answers to these, children take part in knowledge-led experiences which allow them to increase their understanding of concepts as well as learn and master new skills, therefore deepening their understanding of the world.

We want to empower our children to find answers for themselves and so pride ourslves on creating opportunities for children to ask questions, conduct research and to look at a variety of sources of information, such as maps and atlases. This gives our children practical learning experiences, allowing them to expain their knowledge in exciting and engaging ways, as well as develop a secure understanding of new geographical terminology and concepts.

EARLY YEARS

The Early Years Curriculum ensures that Geography is taught through ‘Understanding the World’.

Throughout their time in Early Years, children are given the knowledge and skills to experience and talk about the natural world that surrounds them. Seasonal changes; celebrations/festivals around the world; trips in the local area; families and visitors; and a wide variety of stories all allow children to experience new vocabulary and learning opportunities on a daily basis.

EYFS-KS1 Bridge_ Geography.pdf

YEARLY OVERVIEWS

Every year group has three Geography units during a year, focusing on an aspect of Geography from the National Curriculum, including location & place knowledge, human & physical geography and geographical skills. We are proud to have so much geography on our doorstep and so links to local geography are woven through our curriculum too.

All children at Chandos will be taught the geographical skills outlined in the National Curriculum. We have simplified these into four main categories to allow children to easily identify and build upon previously taught skills. Throughout their education, children will make links to the skills they have learnt in previous year groups and build on these year on year.

Please see our unit knowledge overview and progression grids below.

Geography Knowledge progression.pdf

Geography Progression Grid (1).pdf

CURRICULUM IMPACT

At Chandos, we aim to instil a love of learning through our broad and exciting geography curriculum by encouraging children to develop ideas and ask questions for themselves and to communicate what they have learnt at every opportunity. We want children to gain an understanding the world around them.

At the end of every learning challenge, children will have the opportunity to respond the the 'big question'. This is their opportunity to demonstrate and express what they have learnt during their topic by explaining geographical concepts, knowledge and terminology and to show everybody how they have mastered the geographical skills they have been taught. By talking to children and looking at their books, it will be evident that this is the case.

Miss Cockell, Miss Roble & Mr Bancroft are our Geography Subject Leaders

For more information about the Geography Curriculum, feel free to speak to them and ask any questions you may have.

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