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1.                 To develop pupils appreciation of their environment, other places and the cultures of different societies.

 

2.                 To increase pupils awareness of their local environment.

 

3.                 To develop pupils understanding of sustainability and how it can be put into practice.

Geography

Geographical enquiry and skills

Knowledge and understanding of places

Knowledge and understanding of patterns and processes.

Knowledge and understanding of environmental change and sustainable development.

 

Our pupils will work at levels appropriate to their ability. It is expected that most pupils will achieve Level 4 by age 11 and be working towards Level 6 by 14.

 

In learning Geography the pupils will have the opportunity to:-

 

Geography

 Learn how to ask geographical questions and undertake investigations.

Learn to appreciate how people’s values and attitudes affect issues.

Learn to communicate in different ways, including use of ICT.

To develop decision making skills.

Key Stage Two Curriculum Model – Geography

 

Year 5

Year 6

Biddulph and Beyond

Map skills

Modern Egypt

Settlement

Natural Environment

Farming

Weather and Climate

Kenya

Transport

Coastlines

 

Key Stage Three Curriculum Model – Geography

 

Year 7

Year 8

Rivers and Flooding

Continents and Oceans

Cold Lands

Tropical Rainforests

Italy

Brazil

Tourism

Natural Hazards

Shopping Industry

Environmental Issues

 

In Year 5 pupils are taught in form groups. Within these groups differentiation occurs as appropriate to individual needs.

 

In Years 6, 7 and 8 pupils are taught in ability groups. However, within these groups pupils will display a range of abilities. Thus the subject teacher will provide differentiated activities accordingly, through task, outcome, resources and additional support. The majority of sets at Key Stage Three are taught by humanities specialists. The main teaching rooms are 3,6 and 18.

 

There are cross-curricular links with other subjects, in particular ICT, Science, Literacy, Maths, Art and DT.

 

 

Learning activities are sequenced to ensure progression and are taught through a variety of approaches and styles.

These include:-

·        Teacher led sessions where information is provided.

·        Group work where the children discuss problems in small groups.

·        Class discussion lessons where members are encouraged to voice their own opinions.

·        The use of outside speakers with relevant expertise.

·        The use of audio visual aids including many aspects of ICT to present materials to the children, including artefacts and practicals.

·        Educational visits and fieldtrips.

·        Decision making exercises.

·        Use of published materials and teacher prepared materials.

 

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