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In Geography, we have identified key threshold concepts. These are the big ideas that support deep and lasting understanding in geography, forming the building blocks for future learning.Β
In geography, our threshold concepts include:
π Understanding the difference between physical and human features.
π Developing knowledge of continents, countries, oceans and seas.
π Exploring geographical similarities and differences.
π Building competence in map skills, fieldwork, and geographical research.
Our Geography curriculum focuses on three key strands:
Understanding where places are and what they are like - both locally and globally
Recognising physical and human processes and their effects
Using maps, fieldwork, data, and other tools to describe and explain geographical understanding.
Our Intent
We believe geography should not only be taught in the classroom, but also experienced first-hand through fieldwork and educational visits, helping pupils connect their learning to the real world.
Implementation
Implementation
Geography is taught progressively across the school, within our half-termly topics, ensuring clear development of knowledge and skills year by year. We give geography equal importance to core subjects, recognising its value in preparing children to understand and engage with the world around them.
Examples of progressive learning:
π Key Stage 1: Using the local area to follow simple maps and identify features.
π Lower Key Stage 2: Comparing environments and communities in different regions.
π Upper Key Stage 2: Debating real-world geographical issues like climate change and pollution.
Lessons are enriched with practical, hands-on learning and purposeful cross-curricular links, making geography meaningful and relevant to our pupilsβ lives.
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