• Twitter
  • Facebook

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP

 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Aims, Ethos & Vision
    • Meet The Staff
    • Governors
    • Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health
  • Key Information
    • Remote Learning
    • School Admissions
    • Equalites
    • Safeguarding
    • Premium Allocations
    • Financial Information
    • School Policies
    • School Performance
    • GDPR
  • Curriculum
  • Parents
    • Attendance
    • School Office
      • Our School Uniform
      • School Holidays
      • School Newsletters
    • School Letters
    • Childcare Provision
    • Online Safety
    • Useful Links
    • Young Carers
  • Pupils
    • Class DOJO
    • OPAL
    • School Clubs
    • School Council
    • Fairtrade
    • School Values
  • Our Classes
    • EYFS
    • Class 1
    • Class 2
    • Class 3
    • Class 4
    • Class 5
    • Class 6
  • SEND
    • SEN Information Report
    • Disability & Accessibility
  • Contact Us
Home / Our Curriculum / Geography

Geography

What we say about Geography at Dean Bank Primary School

Charlie – In year 4 we learned about the different rivers and found them on maps.
Alfie – We label things on maps and find out about different places.

Our Intent

Our Geography curriculum is designed to develop children’s curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Children investigate a range of places both in Britain and abroad to help develop their knowledge and understanding of the Earth’s physical and human processes. We are committed to providing children with opportunities to investigate and make enquiries about their local area of Ferryhill and its surrounding areas so that they can develop of real sense of who they are, their heritage and what makes our local area unique and special. We also developing the children’s ability to apply geographical skills to enable to confidently communicate their findings and geographical understanding to a range of audiences. Through high quality teaching, we develop the following essential characteristics of geographers:

  • ·An excellent knowledge of where places are and what they are like, both in Britain and the wider world.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the ways in which places are interdependent and interconnected.
  • An extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary. · Fluency in geographical enquiry and the ability to apply questioning skills, as well as effective presentation techniques.
  • The ability to reach clear conclusions and explain their findings. · Excellent fieldwork skills as well as other geographical aptitudes and techniques.
  • The ability to express well-balanced opinions, rooted in very good knowledge and understanding about current issues in society and the environment.
  • A genuine interest in the subject and a real sense of curiosity about the world and the people who live here.

You can view our long term geography plan to see what is taught in each year group;

Geography Long Term Plan
Restart Geography Long Term Plan 2020-2021

Useful websites

Whole School:
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/category/discover/geography/
https://www.ducksters.com/geography/

KS1:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zcdqxnb

KS2:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zbkw2hv

Geography in Action at Dean Bank

EYFS – Understanding the World (September-November)

Understanding the World booklet

In this section

  • Class Curriculum Planning
  • Reading and Phonics
  • British Values & SMSC
  • Curriculum Content
    • Art and Design
    • Computing
    • Design Technology
    • English
    • French
    • Geography
    • History
    • Mathematics
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Religious Education
    • Science
The Local Offer

Copyright © 2021 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

Dean Bank

Ferryhill

County Durham

DL17 8PP

Tel 01740 651512 · Email deanbank@durhamlearning.net


Legal Information | Website Login

Powered by Durham County Council.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more