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Module 5
Map work
This module the children have tracked Charles Darwin's historic journey around the world on the HMS Beagle. They located different settlements and countries in South America, discovering what he found there and the types of habitats in these areas.
NC
use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
locate countries in South America
Module 4
Maps and Contour Lines
During this module we were able to carry out extensive map work where we used our prior knowledge on compass directions and grid references to support navigation.
We also learnt that an Ordnance Survey map is a detailed map produced by the British government map-making organisation; we were able to follow a short route on an OS map, using symbols and a key.
We now know that a large scale map is one that shows lots of detail, normally over a smaller area whereas a small scale map is one that shows less detail, normally over a larger area.
Geographical artefacts, such as maps and aerial photographs, can tell us about human behaviour, such as settlement choices. We have investigated the connection between the natural world and human society, in particular how settlements originally started near rivers and sustainability of our human impact on the environment.
We used compasses to understand the 8 figure directions (use N or S first, then E orW); we used 8 figure compass directions when describing and comparing places and landscapes on a variety of scales; we know 6-figure grid references are split into 2 groups of three digits, which represent the x- and y-axes; we can use 6 figure grid references accurately by giving and finding the location of a place or feature.
By taking accurate measurements, we can use ratio to create a scale drawing; know that a plan view is the appearance of the object/feature from above; we know that map scale is the relationship between distance on the map and distance in real life and use contour lines on OS maps to identify the shape of the land.
Module 3
International Trade
World War Two
World War Two
Using our research and inquiry skills we have produced a map of the world showing some of the countries involved with World War Two and where they were allied or axis powers.
Module 2
Natural Resources
During Module 2, we shall be explaining what clean, renewable energy is as well as different ways of making it. Non-renewable energy is currently the UK's greatest source of energy. In order to understand the problems it causes, we shall explore how we can work towards living sustainably.
We can:
Explain how coal, gas and oil is used to make electric.
Explain some problems that are caused by using coal, gas and oil.
Define the words abundant and sparse
Explain how electric is distributed
Explain a geographical process is a sequence of actions that shape our environment and that a geographical pattern is where characteristics are similar and repeat themselves in a natural/human environment.
We can:
Explain what clean and renewable energy is.
Explain different ways of making clean/renewable energy.
Explain how clean energy is produced.
Explain some positive and negative reasons for renewable energy (advantages and disadvantages).
NC - human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water
NC - human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water
Module 1
International trade
Understanding the similarities and differences of two different types of settlements - comparing their human and physical features.
Understanding the similarities and differences of two different types of settlements - comparing their human and physical features.
We independently researched the human and physical features of different countries and compared them to the UK.
Explain and identify exports and imports to and from the UK
Explain and identify exports and imports to and from the UK
Fairtrade
Fairtrade
Our enquiry this module will focus on international trade , including Fairtrade, comparing different settlements and trade links across the world and a local inquiry into how Chatham Dockyard was significant to the growth of trade in Medway.
Our enquiry this module will focus on international trade , including Fairtrade, comparing different settlements and trade links across the world and a local inquiry into how Chatham Dockyard was significant to the growth of trade in Medway.
We have learnt that Fairtrade was organised 30 years ago to support different farmers across the world, to achieve a minimum fair price for their produce. With imports and exports critical to the success of these schemes, we also considered how much each each person should receive in the supply chain for bananas grown in Colombia and sold in the UK.
We now understand why being a "global neighbour" is important and which other products we can buy to support Fairtrade.
NC - Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities
NC - Name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time
Map Work
Map Work
Using google maps and ordnance survey maps, we found different landmarks, learnt how to read a map (along the corridor and up the stairs), explored the different routes that could be taken to travel from different cities, looked at what push and pull factors Rochester has and learnt how to read a compass. This has helped us identify different types of settlements across the world that we will now be able to compare to the UK.
NC - Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
NC - Use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world
NC - Use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies.
NC - Describe and understand key aspects of: physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle
NC - human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water
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