Geography Organisation and Enrichment

Organisation of the Curriculum

The aim of our geography curriculum is to equip children with skills and knowledge.

By the time a pupil leaves KS2 at NET, they will be able to:

• develop contextual knowledge about the location of globally significant places, including those in the UK.
• have an understanding of the world’s physical geography, using the correct vocabulary.
• interpret a wide range of geographical information as well as collecting, analysing and presenting their own information.
• understanding human and physical geography and how this can affect the planet, including how their own actions affect change.
• understand their local area compared to a region in the world.
• demonstrate an understanding of the physical and human geography of the chosen regions of the world

Enrichment

By enriching the curriculum we hope to provide extended learning opportunities for our pupils. Giving the pupil the chance to study concepts with greater depth, breadth and complexity, while also helping children to pursue their own areas of interest and strength.

Enrichment happens in the following ways:

• Local Study: In both key stages there is a local area study which will allow the children in KS1 to explore their local school site and surrounding area. In KS2 the pupils will look at the local river (River Stort) and follow its journey, including the physical and human geography along the way.
• Cross Curricular Links: Within PE pupils are encouraged to compete in orienteering and map work activities, using compasses and grid references. In Art, pupils learn about cultures from across the world.
• 100 Things: At Katherines pupils complete 100 things through their time in the primary school. Activities such as learning their address, camping out, and building shelters are part of the programme that pupils take part in.
• Home Learning: Pupils can explore geography topics and units through their homework grids which provide opportunities for pupils to embed and enhance knowledge learnt in school.