Geography

Geography Curriculum

Design

A high-quality geography education should inspire pupils' curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time. 

Delivery

At Micklem, Geography is taught as a discrete subject on a half-termly basis. Children have lessons in this subject for three half-terms each year. Each unit has a specific focus, such as Raging Rivers, Our Local Area or Marvellous Mountains. The children are given opportunities to apply their geographical knowledge and vocabulary through fieldwork activities both in and out of school. Assessment takes place during the lesson and verbal feedback is provided throughout to help the children progress further. 

Difference

By the end of their Micklem journey, children will have deepened their understanding of the world around them. They will have a good knowledge of their local area as well as different countries and continents. They will be able to use maps, plans, graphs and digital technologies to investigate questions and communicate their understandings.