Geography: Local Area Study
How do directions help me to navigate?
Concepts: Locate, Place Knowledge, Skills & Fieldwork (compass, photos, investigating)
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Goudhurst
Village
School
Map
Symbol
Near
Far
Left
Right
Route
Direction
Progressive Skills
Progressive Skills
Geographic Skills & Fieldwork
Geographic Skills & Fieldwork
Ask simple geographical questions.
Use simple observational skills to study the geography of school and its environment.
Use simple maps of the local area.
Use words such as near and far, left and right to talk about where things are.
Make simple maps and plans
Locational Knowledge
Locational Knowledge
Understand how some places are linked to other places. E.g; roads, trains.
Human & Physical Geography
Human & Physical Geography
Describe seasonal weather changes.
Place Knowledge
Place Knowledge
Name, describe and compare places I know.
Link home with other places in my area.
Show I know about changes that are happening in the local environment.
Suggest ideas for improving the school environment
Progressive Content
Progressive Content
How can I describe my village? Demonstrate awareness of our local area through a class walk:
Describe key areas and features of the village (using terms such as: church, shops, field, etc).
Describe and explain the location of different areas within the village (using terms such as far, near, next to, left and right).
How do I identify places? Identify key areas in the local area:
Identify areas of my local area verbally.
Locate areas of the local area on a map.
Create a simple map of the local area.
How do we give and follow directions? Give and follow directions as simple route:
Use aerial images to verbally give directions from one area to another.
Record directions as a route using symbols (arrows).
How can I use language to direct along a route? Use simple geographical language to create a simple route:
Give simple directions verbally to a partner to navigate them around the village.
Record simple directions.
Investigate different areas of the geographical features of our village to support route making.
Can I navigate my local area using my directions? Navigate around the local area:
Locate areas of the village on a map (pond, church, bakery, shop).
Use recorded directions to navigate around the village.
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