Geography
Geography Intent
In Geography, we intend to provide and encourage children to develop a greater understanding and knowledge about the world, as well as their place in it. We aim to provoke, provide answers to questions and encourage investigations about the natural and human aspects of the world. Our intent is to inspire in children a curiosity and fascination about the world and people within it; to promote the children’s interest and understanding of diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. We aim to provide our children with as many opportunities as we can to experience the human and physical geographical features that our locality has to offer.
What topics are taught at St Joseph's?
Each year group will be taught three Geography topics per year.
You will notice that some topics are repeated in different year groups. Children will build on previous knowledge and skills each time they are taught the topics. For Example, in KS1 children will learn what maps are and how to read a map using a 2-figure gird reference. By Year 6 children will learn how to map read using a 6-figure grid reference.
If you feel you have any specific skills or resources that could support the teaching of Geography in our school please speak with Mrs Elwen.
Year 1 Geography Topics
Spring 1 | Summer 2 |
Africa | The Seaside |
Year 2 Geography Topics
Autumn 1 | Spring 1 | Summer 1 |
Field Work: Local Area, Maps | The UK | The Poles and the Equator |
Year 3 Geography Topics
Autumn 2 | Spring 2 | Summer 2 |
Active Planet - Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis | Field Work: Enough for Everyone | Brazil and the Rainforest |
Year 4 Geography Topics
Autumn 2 | Spring 2 | Summer 2 |
Settlements | The Water Cycle | All Around the World |
Year 5 Geography Topics
Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Summer 2 |
Field Work: Local Area, Rivers | Maps including UK | Eastern Europe |
Year 6 Geography Topics
Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Summer 2 |
Americas | Our Changing World | Trade and Economics |
Curriculum Coverage
The Geography Curriculum has been divided between the Geography topics taught throughout your child’s learning journey at St Joseph’s. If you would like to read more please click on the link below.
Progression of Skills
Useful Links for Parents
What does Geography look like in our school?