Geography

KS2 Geography

'A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time.' (National Curriculum 2014)

Throughout KS2 pupils should extend their knowledge and understanding beyond the local area to include the United Kingdom and Europe, North and South America. This will include the location and characteristics of a range of the world’s most significant human and physical features. They should develop their use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge

At Foxdell we aim to generate curiosity and wonder about the world and its people as well as encourage children to explore the area in which they live. Children are taught about a range of contrasting places, people and environments as well as developing an understanding of key physical and human processes. Children also develop mapping skills and use fieldwork techniques when collecting and analysing data.