Geography

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Intent

Our geography curriculum aims to cultivate a deep understanding and appreciation of the world around our pupils. At Bincombe Valley Primary School we strive to inspire curiosity about different places, cultures, and environments, fostering a sense of responsibility and stewardship towards our planet. Through the exploration of location, diversity, and relationships, we aim to develop informed, compassionate global citizens who are equipped to engage with the challenges of the future.

Implementation

Our geography curriculum is delivered through a balanced and progressive approach that builds knowledge and skills year by year. Lessons are designed to be interactive and engaging, utilizing a range of resources including maps, digital tools, field trips, and cross-curricular links.

Key components of our Geography curriculum include:

Location: Pupils will learn about key geographical concepts such as continents, countries, and local features, using maps and globes to identify and describe significant locations.
Diversity: We explore the physical and human geography of different regions, highlighting cultural practices, traditions, and environments. This promotes understanding and respect for diverse communities and lifestyles.
Relationships: Emphasizing the interconnectedness of people and places, we investigate how human activities impact the environment and vice versa. Pupils will examine sustainability and global issues, developing critical thinking about their roles within local and global contexts.

Golden Threads

Our Geography curriculum is underpinned by three key ‘golden threads’ that run throughout learning in all year groups to ensure continuity and progression.

Location: Pupils will acquire map-reading skills and understand spatial relationships, developing their ability to navigate and recognize significant geographical features.
Diversity: Through comparative studies of various regions, pupils will appreciate cultural differences and similarities, fostering an inclusive mind-set.
Relationships: We will focus on human-environment interactions, encouraging pupils to analyse the effects of these relationships on both local and global scales, promoting environmental stewardship.

Overview of Geography

Year Group	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Nursery	Observe and comments on aspects of their familiar world such as the place where they live or the natural world
Reception	· To understand where they live and that there are lots of other places in the world · Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation, discussion and stories
1 2		What is it like here? Weymouth/UK		What is the weather like in the UK?		What is it like to live by the coast?
3 4		Are all settlements the same?		Where does our food come from?		Biomes- Why are rainforests important to us?
5 6		What is life like in the Alps?		Where does our energy come from?		Can I carry out independent fieldwork enquiry?

Years 1 and 2 planning Years 3 and 4 planning Years 5 and 6 planning

SEND support for pupils in Geography

Impact

By the end of their primary education, pupils will have a solid foundation in geographical knowledge and skills. They will:

Demonstrate an understanding of key geographical concepts and terminology.
Exhibit curiosity about the world and a desire to explore diverse cultures and environments.
Develop critical thinking skills to analyse geographical issues and their implications.
Show increased awareness of sustainability and environmental responsibility, understanding their role in making a positive impact on the world.

The impact of the curriculum will be assessed through continuous observation, pupil discussions, geographical projects, and fieldwork evaluations. This will ensure that pupils leave Bincombe Valley Primary School with a strong geographical understanding and the skills needed to succeed in further studies and as global citizens.