Geography

Geography develops children’s knowledge and understanding of people and places. At Beacon Academy, we learn about the wider world as well as local areas, looking at the physical, social and economic issues surrounding each case study. Use of maps, atlases, photos and the internet ensures a well-balanced and interactive method of learning for all pupils. 

For us Geography is about our children becoming naturally curious to find out more; question and investigate. Through our knowledge rich curriculum pupils find out about the  Earth's land, water, air, and living things and people.  We ask thought provoking questions where children discuss environmental issues and the impact of human behaviour to the Earth.

Our Geography curriculum will enable pupils to:

Life skills

• Develop  the ability to make sense of information

• Observe and interpret the environment

• Develop and secure map reading 

• Understand and interpret secondary data

• Communicate findings in drawings, charts and diagrams

• Record and analyse  data using ICT

• Discuss  issues and problems with others

• Develop critical and creative thinking

World knowledge

• Develop  an awareness and understanding of distant places and environments

• Recognise how people from all over the world are linked through travel and trade

• Build a framework of place knowledge

• Investigate major rivers, mountains and cities

• Develop an appreciation of other peoples and cultures

• Recognise the need for a just and equitable society

People and places

• Describe and analyse the spatial patterns and organisation of people, places, and environments on Earth.

• Undertake fieldwork, enquiries and an active exploration of the locality

• Explore landscapes, settlements and human activity