“In our changing world, nothing changes more than Geography.” – Pearl S. Buck

Welcome to Kingsley’s Geography page!

At Kingsley Community School, we recognise the importance of gaining knowledge of the world around us.

On Planet Earth, we are literally surrounded by Geography, from Physical features such as the vast, immovable mountains of Snowdonia, to the Human features of the commercial, rushing cities of the UK.

But as you encounter these features of the World, the question always lingers in the back of your mind…

How does it all work?

In Kingsley – that is what we aim to find out!

In Key Stage 1, we know that Geography is a relatively new topic. Therefore, children are encouraged to explore their local area, with its different Physical and Human features. They will learn how to create their own basic maps, and be introduced to a variety of Geographical resources such as atlases, maps, globes and compasses. Key Stage 1 pupils will also have opportunity to study weather patterns - looking how and why they change.

In Key Stage 2, children are encouraged to look beyond their local area, to the outside world. Children with be immersed in the powerful Physical features of the world, such as Volcanoes and Earthquakes in Year 3, and the human features of the world, such as South American culture and population in Year 5. Building upon their previous knowledge from Key Stage 1, pupils in Key Stage 2 will develop their skills in using Geographical resources. They will use physical and digital maps to identify features, eight point compasses and Atlases to locate specific Geographical features of the world.

Geography Intent

At Kingsley School our intent is to deliver a Geography curriculum that promotes curiosity and a love for learning. We endeavour to provide our pupils with an education for life. The Geography curriculum is designed to promote the intellectual, spiritual, moral, cultural, emotional and physical development of pupils whilst preparing them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.

Geography Implementation

Geography is taught through topics, discrete lessons where children are given a geographical knowledge and understanding of the world. They are also introduced to geographical enquiry and encouraged to develop a sense of identity through learning about the UK and its relationship with the rest of the world.

Geography units are taught in rotation with History. Where possible cross-curricular links are made with other subjects. Pupils studying Geography will be required to apply mathematical ideas and skills, such as the use of co-ordinates. Data handling is part of enquiry work, problem solving and hypothesis testing in Geography. Much enquiry in Geography is similar to scientific investigation as it involves hypothesis testing, observation, recording and interpretation.

As the children progress through school they learn age appropriate geographical knowledge and skills through different geography topics. Each year group studies three different Geography topics. This provides the children with opportunities to practise and develop their geographical skills and become super geographers.

Through knowledge of their pupils, class teachers can decide which ways pupils can be grouped to facilitate a variety of classroom activities. The class teacher has the freedom to decide to deliver the topics using the appropriate resources. This will take into account the pupil’s levels of achievement, maturity and interests ensuring a child centred curriculum that is enriching.

Each Geography topic has an opportunity for experiential learning through a school trip, educational visit or fieldwork. The local area provides an important opportunity for fieldwork that will enhance the children’s knowledge and skills.

Geography Impact

At Kingsley School we use assessment to ensure that subject knowledge and geographical skills are progressing through each topic. At the start of each Geography topic, we encourage the children to self-assess what they already know as a starting point. Throughout the topic there are opportunities for the children to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. Subject and school leaders also monitor the impact of our Geography curriculum through routine monitoring which includes looking at children’s books a, displays and listening to pupil voice.

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Do you want to learn more Geography but unsure where to look? Look no further and explore some of the websites listed below:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2f3cdm

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/category/discover/geography/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/geography/353172