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
