Geography
We aim to make geography a subject through which children can:
Make the best possible use of the school site and surrounding locality taking part in both class and fieldwork. This will provide a focus for observation and enquiry methods and for the development of mapping skills. The understanding, knowledge and skills promoted through first-hand fieldwork in the children’s’ immediate environment will subsequently be transferred to the study of other places.
- Develop skills in the making and interpretation of maps, globes and other graphical representations.
- Acquire an increasing understanding of the physical and human influences that affect the cultural, economic and ecological developments of people and places on the Earth’s surface.
- Establish and utilise strong cross-curricular links with other subjects, especially English, Maths, Science, History and Citizenship.
- Develop a sound factual background knowledge of geographical places and distributions which will enable them to put into context, and have a fuller understanding of, issues and events which are raised daily in the media and other sources.
Develop an emotional attachment to, and a pride in, their own familiar environment, and a concern for the well being of peoples and environments both locally and throughout the world.
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