Geography
Geography Curriculum Intent at Whitstone
At Whitstone we believe that Geography provides answers to the questions children have about the world, enabling them to
We develop knowledge, skills and understanding of not only what places and people are like now or in the past, but also, to ability and opportunity to shape the future. Our Geography curriculum is built on the understanding that Geography is a subject driven by curiosity and fascination, and we
and how it should be treated. |
with the environment around them.
on what might be in the future, and how we, as citizens have the 
about the world and its people. 
to become responsible global citizens.
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Our Geography Curriculum:
KS1 Geography Information:
In Key Stage 1, each autumn term begins with essential skills and knowledge projects (Our Wonderful World in Cycle A and Let’s Explore the World in Cycle B). Teaching these projects in Years 1 and 2 enables children to be introduced to, or revisit, critical geographical concepts, aspects, skills and knowledge. These projects prepare children for the study of more thematic geography projects in the following term.
In the spring term of Cycle A, children study the project Bright Lights, Big City. This project introduces children to the geography of urban environments and the physical and human features of the United Kingdom.
In contrast, in the spring term of Cycle B, children carry out a detailed study of coastal geography in the project Coastline. This project introduces children to the geography of coastal environments and provides children with the opportunity for in-depth coastal fieldwork. This project allows our children to connect with their own local environment, exploring their closest coastline and beaches to home.
In all summer terms, we 
our learning from the previous terms. Using retrieval practice to ensure the learning of our pupils is secure before moving up to their new year group.
Lower KS2 Geography Information:
In Lower Key Stage 2, children begin with essential skills and knowledge projects (One Planet, Our World in Cycle A and Interconnected World in Cycle B). Teaching these projects in Years 3 and 4 enables children to further develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of key geographical aspects and concepts and prepares them to study more thematic geography projects in the following term.
In the spring term of Cycle A, children study the project Rocks, Relics and Rumbles, which explores physical features and geographical phenomena, including earthquakes and volcanoes.
In contrast, in the spring term of Cycle B, children carry out a detailed study of the physical features of mountains and rivers, which includes opportunities for in-depth fieldwork. In their Misty Mountain, Winding River topic, Sapling Class will be conducting their own fieldwork exploration on Dartmoor.
In all summer terms, we 
our learning from the previous terms. Using retrieval practice to ensure the learning of our pupils is secure before moving up to their new year group.
Upper KS2 Geography Information:
In Upper Key Stage 2, children again begin with essential skills and knowledge projects (Investigating Our World in Cycle A and Our Changing World in Cycle B). Teaching these projects in Years 5 and 6 enables children to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of key geographical aspects and concepts and prepares them to study more thematic geography projects in the following term.
In the spring term of Cycle A, children study the seasonal project Sow, Grow and Farm, which explores farming, agriculture and rural land use - perfect for Whitstone's local area!
In the spring term of Cycle B, children study the polar regions in the project Frozen Kingdoms. The project includes an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of these regions, including environmental issues.
In all summer terms, we 
our learning from the previous terms. Using retrieval practice to ensure the learning of our pupils is secure before moving up to their new year group.
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