Geography

Geography Intent

To inspire children to develop an understanding and knowledge about the world and their place in it. To allow pupils to develop and apply geographical enquiry skills to deepen their understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. We will inspire in children a curiosity and fascination about the world promoting interest and understanding of diverse places, people, resources and both human and natural environments.

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
All About Hunslet	The Seaside

Year 2 Geography Topics

Autumn 1	Spring 1	Summer 1
Mapping the UK	The Poles and the Equator (contrasting places)	Uganda

Year 3 Geography Topics

Autumn 2

Spring 2

Summer 2

Active Planet - Volcanoes,

Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Settlements

Brazil and the Rainforest

Year 4 Geography Topics

Autumn 2	Spring 2	Summer 2
Maps	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.