Geography Long Term Plan 2018 Geography Co-ordinator: Megan Frost A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth s key physical and human processes. As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time. KS2 Pupils should extend their knowledge and understanding beyond the local area to include the United Kingdom and Europe, North and South America. This will include the location and characteristics of a range of the world s most significant human and physical features. They should develop their use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge. Pupils should be taught to: The topics shown below will be covered over a two-year period.
Year 5 and 6 locate the world s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities Extreme Earth South America The UK Scandinavia North America Local Map Work - Orienteering Where in the Identify South Identify Scandinavia Identify North Local map skills world do the America on a on a world and America on a work base. events occur. world map and European map. Look world map and Identify their identify human at key identify human physical features and physical features of and physical and their impact features. Scaninavia and features. on human life locate major rivers, and cities and features on development. a map. name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and landuse patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time Locate counties, cities, human and physical characteristics, features, and landuse patterns. Identify the human and physical features of the local area including key features and land use. Local rivers and landmarks and identify these on a map. identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night) Looking at the position and significance of lines of latitude and longitude on a map in relation to South America. Looking at the position and significance of lines of latitude and longitude on a map in relation to North America., understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom, a region in a European country, and a region within North or South America Look at the physical and human features of South American countries and how these are similar and different to other Make comparisions between Scandinavia and Britain. Similarities and differences. Look at the physical and human features of North American countries and how these are similar and different to other places they know and the
physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle Study of volcanoes and earthquakes, extreme climate zones and their impact of human life. places they know and the country that they live in. country that they live in. human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water. The human geography of the UK including land use, natural resources. The human geography of Scandinavia, including land use and natural resources. The human geography of North America including land use and natural resources. use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied Make use of maps, atlases and globes Use digital maps Use digital maps Use digital maps use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world. Use the eight points of the compass and grid references and make use of OS maps. use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies. use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including
Year 3 and 4. locate the world s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time Italy Introduce Italy on a world map and identify the different continents. Identify the environmental region and the physical and human features for the country and surrounding countries, Rivers/ Water Cycle Identify major rivers of the world on a world map. Look at key features of the UK and locate major rivers on a map. Local Area Rainforests Brazil Scotland Identify the human and physical features of the local area including key features and land use. Identify the location of major rainforests and the countries in which they are located. Locate Brazil on a world map, including the major cities continents, environmental regions etc name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, identify features and the land use of the area and how this may have developed over time. identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night) Locate on a map:- Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a Look t the physical and human features Look t the physical and human features of Brazil and how Look t the physical and human features of Scotland and how
region of the United Kingdom, a region in a European country, and a region within North or South America physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle of Italy and how these are similar and different to other places they know and the country that they live in. Study of rivers and the water cycle Study of climate zones, vegetation belts and biomes, looking at key features and location these are similar and different to other places they know and the country that they live in. these are similar and different to other places they know and the country that they live in. human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied A study of the different types of settlement, how the land is used, and distribution of natural resources, food, water, and the economic activitty. Make use of maps, atlases and globes Use digital maps Look at the different types of settlement that are found in Brazil, How the land is used. The distribution of natural resources and food, minerals and water. To look at economic activity and the imports and exports. Look at the different types of settlement that are found in Scotland. How the land is used. The distribution of natural resources and food, minerals and water. To look at economic activity and the imports and exports. use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world Use the eight points of the compass and grid references and make use of OS maps. use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods.
KS1 Pupils should develop knowledge about the world, the United Kingdom and their locality. They should understand basic subjectspecific vocabulary relating to human and physical geography and begin to use geographical skills, including first-hand observation, to enhance their locational awareness. Pupils should be taught to: The topics shown below will be covered over a two-year period.
Years 1 and 2 Antarctic and the Orkney Isles Continents and Oceans Mexico Weather, Continents and Oceans Kenya V. Mellis Maps, symbols and orienteering. name and locate the world s seven continents and five oceans Locate both places on a map and which seas surround them Identify all continents and seas. Identify where Mexico is, including the continent in which it is in and the surrounding ocean. Identify all continents and seas. Locate both places, identifying the continents they are in. name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of Name and locate Scotland, and the surrounding seas. the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the human and physical geography of a Compare and contrast the human and physical features of Kenya and Melli.s small area of the United Kingdom, and of a small area in a contrasting non- European country identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom and the location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation Looking at weather in conjunction with the equator Look at weather in Mexico and decide what is best to be worn and which type of things would grow etc Looking at weather in different continents and oceans closer to the equator Compare and contrast weather in Kenya and Suffolk to the Equator and the North and South Poles use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to: key physical features, Physical features of Antarctic and Orkney Islands. Physical features of Mexico city- earthquake pollution mountains lakes etc Physical features of Kenya, desert, vegetation, etc
including: beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather key human features, including: city, town, village, factory, farm, Human features of the Orkneys and Antarctica Human features of Mexico Human features of Mellis/Kenya house, office, port, harbour and shop use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage Use of maps and globes to locate Antarctic continent Use of atlas to locate the Orkney Islands. Use world maps, to identify the continents and oceans studied Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify Mexico, its surrounding sea, continent and other small cities within Mexico. Use world maps, to identify Mellis, Suffolk, Kenya, The Sahara as well as the continents. use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language [for example, near and far; left and right], to describe Following maps to guide us around Mellis Use compass directions to solve orienteering questions around the school field and with links to magic literacy the location of features and routes on a map use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features; devise a simple map; and use and construct basic symbols in a key Use of these linked to the polar regions when looking at amount of water surrounding Orkneys and Antarctica. Reading and recognising maps linked to Mellis Constructing geographical maps linked to our school groups. Inventing symbols Will also cover this in Magic literacy
use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding environment. Comparing Kenya to Mellis in terms of shops, buildings, landscape etc Constructing geographical maps linked to our school groups. Inventing symbols Will also cover this in Magic literacy