Geography Lead - Miss Cooke

We believe that geography helps to provoke and provide answers to questions about the natural and human aspects of the world. Children are encouraged to develop a greater understanding and knowledge of the world, as well as their place in it and their responsibility for it. Geography is, by nature, an investigative subject which develops an understanding of concepts, knowledge and skills. We seek to inspire in children a curiosity and fascination with the world and its people, which will remain with them for the rest of their lives. We promote children’s understanding of diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments. Together with a deep understanding of the earth's key physical and human processes.  

Intent

At Waterside Primary Academy we aim to inspire pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world; in other words, to think like a geographer. We want pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in various ways, and analyse and present their findings.

Our children are encouraged to develop a greater understanding and knowledge of the world, as well as their place in it and develop knowledge and skills that are transferable to other curriculum areas, and which can and are used to promote their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. We aim to build an awareness of how Geography shapes our lives at multiple scales and over time. We hope to encourage pupils to become resourceful, active citizens who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them.

It is our intention that children build:

• A strong focus on developing both geographical skills and knowledge. 

• Critical thinking, with the ability to ask perceptive questions and explain and analyse evidence.
• The development of fieldwork skills across each year group.
• A deep interest and knowledge of pupils’ locality and how it differs from other areas of the world.
• A growing understanding of geographical concepts, terms and vocabulary.

Implementation

Our curriculum is based on the Kapow Primary scheme which has a clear progression of skills and knowledge within four key strands across each year group. These include: Locational knowledge, Place knowledge, Human and physical geography, and Geographical skills and fieldwork.