Geography
Diverse UK
How do the four countries contrast?
Concepts: Geographical skills and field work.
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human characteristics
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Progressive Skills
Progressive Skills
Geographic Skills & Fieldwork
Geographic Skills & Fieldwork
Ask and respond to geographical questions.
Analyse evidence and draw conclusions/comparisons.
Recognise that different people hold different views about an issue and begin to understand some of the reasons why
Communicate findings in ways appropriate to the task or for the audience
Understand and use a widening range of geographical terms e.g. specific topic vocabulary - meander, floodplain, location, industry, transport, settlement, water cycle etc.
Use basic geographical vocabulary such as cliff, ocean, valley, vegetation, soil, mountain, port, harbour, factory, office
Make more detailed fieldwork sketches/diagrams
Use four figure grid references
Use the 8 points of a compass
Make plans and maps using symbols and keys
Locational Knowledge
Locational Knowledge
Identify where counties are within the UK and the key topographical features
Name and locate the cities of the UK
Human & Physical Geography
Human & Physical Geography
Identify physical and human features of the locality
Explain about weather conditions / patterns around the UK and parts of Europe
Place Knowledge
Place Knowledge
Recognise there are similarities and differences between places.
Develop an awareness of how places relate to each other
Progressive Content
Progressive Content
What physical characteristics are there in different counties and cities in the UK?
To identify examples of physical characteristics (such as rivers, mountains, and forests) in various UK counties and cities.
To use a map to locate key physical features across different parts of the UK.
To describe how certain physical features might affect what life is like in those areas.
How have people shaped the different counties and cities of the UK?
To identify examples of human characteristics (such as buildings, roads, and landmarks) in various UK counties and cities.
To use maps to locate human-made features in different parts of the UK.
To explain why certain human features, like cities and roads, are where they are.
How can we find and describe the locations of counties and cities in the UK?
To locate key UK counties and cities on a map.
To use compass directions to describe where counties and cities are located in relation to each other.
To identify the four main compass points and use them to describe locations.
How can we use a compass to navigate and follow directions?
To use a compass to identify and understand the eight compass points.
To follow directions using a compass to reach a given location.
To plot a route on a map, using compass directions accurately.
How can we use grid references to find and describe locations?
To understand how grid references work and use them to locate specific points on a map.
To create a simple map of the school with labelled grid references.
To use grid references to describe the location of different places and objects on a map.
How can we create an accurate map of our local area, including important physical and human features?
To follow a route around the local area using a map and compass for guidance.
To identify and record key physical and human features in our local area.
To create a map of our local area with accurate grid references, compass directions, and key features.
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