Geography
Intent:
We aim to inspire pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world – in other words, to think like geographers. The intention is for pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in a variety of ways and analyse and present their findings.
We aim to build an awareness of how Geography shapes lives at multiple scales and over time. The hope is to encourage our pupils to become resourceful, active citizens who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them.
We aim to foster a lifelong curiosity about the world, inspiring pupils to use their geographical understanding to explore, interpret and contribute positively to the communities and environments they encounter.
We aim for all children who leave Camps Hill to be confident, reflective and responsible learners with the skills to continue discovering and improving the world around them.
Implementation:
- Our Geography progression document ensures the children receive a broad and balanced curriculum, focussing on a range of geographical areas of learning, including a progression of skills and geographical vocabulary (from EYFS to Year 6).
- We use our skills wheels in every lesson (from Reception to Year 6) to help the children recognise which skills they are using, ensuring that prior skills are built upon.
- Geography is taught through investigation and enquiry, whenever possible, encouraging children to be 'Geographers' and looking at the world through the 'Eyes of a Geographer'.
- Our whole school Geography 'WoW' days provide active, first hand experiences for our children. This makes Geography learning both fun and memorable.
- KS1 and KS2 use the Kapow Primary Geography Scheme of work.
How we measure impact:
The National Curriculum has been broken down across Key Stage 1 and 2 to ensure that key skills and knowledge are taught.
At the end of the year, teachers will make judgements about pupil's understanding/application and record these on our assessment system. Pupils will be judged at working towards, at or beyond these age related expectations.
Skills Wheels