continent
country
ocean
equator
climate
seasons
temperature
rainfall
produce
human feature
physical feature
settlements
local community
tourism
economy
recreation
global warming
pollution
climate change
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
Identify where counties are within the UK and the key topographical features
Name and locate the cities of the UK
Identify physical and human features of the locality
Explain about weather conditions / patterns around the UK and parts of Europe
Recognise there are similarities and differences between places
Develop an awareness of how places relate to each other
Where in the world are the UK and Africa?
I can name and locate the continents of Europe and Africa.
I can identify some of the countries, seas and oceans surrounding the UK and Africa using an atlas.
I can observe, measure and record information using atlases and maps.
I can accurately use the geographical vocabulary: continent, ocean, atlas
How does a country's position on Earth affect its weather and seasons?
I can explain how the position of a country in relation to the equator affects its climate.
I can describe what seasons are and explain why we have them in the UK.
I can ask and answer geographical questions about climate and seasons in different places.
I can accurately use the geographical vocabulary: equator, climate, season
What is the weather like in South Africa and the UK, and what can grow there?
I can compare the temperature and rainfall in the UK and South Africa.
I can identify some of the fruit and vegetables grown in both countries.
I can use a range of sources, such as graphs, charts and weather maps, to gather information.
I can accurately use the geographical vocabulary: temperature, rainfall, produce
How do the human and physical features of the UK compare to the human and physical features of South Africa?
I can identify and describe human and physical geographical features in both countries.
I can explain the similarities and differences between the two places.
I can use maps, photographs and digital sources to find out about different places.
I can accurately use the geographical vocabulary: human feature, physical feature, settlement
How are lakes used in the UK and South Africa, and why are they important?
I can locate Lake Windermere and Lake Sibaya on a map.
I can compare how people use these lakes and explain why they are important to local communities.
I can make links between space, place and scale when describing the lakes and their uses.
I can accurately use the geographical vocabulary: local community, tourism, economy, recreation
How are people changing the environment in the UK and South Africa, and how can we help?
I can explain how global warming is affecting both the UK and South Africa.
I can suggest ways to reduce flooding in Britain and protect the environment.
I can say what I have found out using evidence from maps, photographs and other sources.
I can accurately use the geographical vocabulary: global warming, pollution, climate change