Geography

Intent
Geography is integral to the ethos and values of our school curriculum. Its fundamental role lies in helping children to understand the world, its environments and places near and far, and the processes that create and affect them. It encourages a holistic appreciation of how the world works and of the interconnections between concepts such as scale, community, cultural diversity, interdependence and sustainability. Geography is a subject that contextualises and extends the possibilities for developing and applying language and mathematics, and enriches understanding of, and in, subjects from science and history to art and design. Conducting geographical enquiries develops proficiency in asking relevant questions, collecting and analysing data, and drawing conclusions. Geography provides transformative opportunities for learning in the environment as well as from it, about it and for it. Children’s personal geographies – individual to each child – can be compared, contrasted and brought together through collaboration to provide insight into the nature, variety and lives of the neighbourhoods and communities in our catchment area and beyond.
Our Geography curriculum is heavily woven in to our overarching storybook curriculum to help provide children with a deeper contextual understanding of the topic that they are studying. For example, in Year 5, children read A Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson during their topic on rivers.
Throughout each year at Redhill, children learn all about the UK and our local environment whilst also learning about specific geographical subjects and another country from around the world. Children consistently compare and contrast their personal geography with those of children from around the world. In every topic, children develop their map skills and we plan in regular opportunities for children to conduct fieldwork and enhance their geographical enquiry skills.
When children leave Redhill, we want them to have a deep understanding of their local area, a breadth of knowledge about the environmental features of our country and a deep curiosity and respect for countries across the globe. We want all our pupils to leave Redhill with a desire to explore the world and the tools to take control of their future learning so that they can go wherever their curiousity guides them.
Redhill Curriculum: Geography Overview | |||
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
Reception | Describe the world around me Explain similarities and differences between own lives and the lives of those in other countries | Differences between natural and man-made objects Similarities and differences between places, objects, materials and living things | Describe the weather Make observations of plants and animals and explain changes and why some things happen Show care and concern for living things and the environment |
Year 1 | Map skills and Where I Live | The UK and Africa | Seasons and Weather |
Year 2 | Living at the seaside | China | Compass and map skills |
Year 3 | Investigating our local area | Continents, Countries and Capitals Volcanoes and Earthquakes | Italy |
Year 4 | Map Skills: Viking geography | Local study | Cities Regions of North America |
Year 5 | Mexico | Rivers | Mountains |
Year 6 | Map Skills: World War 2 Geography | Deserts | Regions of the UK |
Key Three
Pupil View
Humanities Co-Ordinator

If you have any questions about this area of the curriculum, please feel free to get in touch with the co-ordinator either through Class Dojo or by contacting the school office.
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