Our Geography Curriculum
Our geography curriculum intends to provide students with a deep understanding of the world around them, and to develop their ability to think critically, analytically, and creatively about the physical and human processes that shape our planet. This will assist them in making informed decisions about the world around them.
To achieve this, we will:
- Provide a comprehensive and balanced study of physical and human geography, covering topics such as climate, ecosystems, landforms, resources, and population.
- Encourage students to think critically about the environmental challenges facing the world and to develop an understanding of the impact of human activity on the planet.
- Develop students' skills in geographical research, analysis, and interpretation, and to use a range of primary and secondary sources.
- Promote a sense of curiosity about the world and to develop a sense of empathy towards people from different cultures and regions.
- Encourage students to understand the complexity of geographical issues and to appreciate the diversity of perspectives on these issues.
- Provide opportunities for students to explore the connections between geography and other disciplines such as history, science, and art.
- Foster a love of geography and to inspire students to become lifelong learners.
Big Ideas in Geography
These ideas help children to understand the complexity of the world around us and how different natural and human factors shape the environment. It also helps them to develop an understanding of how human activity affects the planet and how different cultures and regions interact with each other.
- The Earth is a complex system of interacting physical and human processes.
- The Earth has a diverse range of landscapes, climates, and resources.
- Human activities have a significant impact on the Earth's physical and human systems.
- Places and regions have distinct physical and human characteristics.
- People interact with and adapt to their environment in different ways.
- Geographical knowledge and skills can be used to understand and make decisions about the world around us.
- Geography helps to make sense of our place in the world and how it connects to other places and issues.
- Geography is a dynamic and ever-changing subject.
