Our Geography Curriculum
Why is Geography important?
Geography helps us to make sense of the world around us, better understand the places we live in, learn about and visit, why they matter and how they are connected to a globalised world.
Through geography, we encounter different societies and cultures and learn to appreciate the incredible diversity of landscapes and peoples.
In geography, we face questions of what it means to live sustainably in an interdependent world and learn to value and care for the planet and all its inhabitants.
When is Geography taught?
Geography is taught through thematic units. The Satellite View maps out which thematic units feature this subject and clearly shows the objectives taught.
How is Geography taught?
Geography is taught through a combination of subject knowledge, geographical skills, enquiry and fieldwork. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom.
Where do we learn about in Geography?
We learn about the following locations:-
Asia
China
Russia
India
Egypt
Africa
Madagascar
South Africa
Benin
South America
Brazil
Peru
North and Central America
Europe
Scotland
Greece
Rome
Australasia
Fiji
Arctic Circle
Local Geography
Salford
What do we learn about in Geography?
We learn about:-
Landscapes
Human and physical features
Landmarks
Physical systems and processes
Environments
Settlements
Trade
Biomes
Climate
Land use
Environmental issues
Sustainability
How do we assess and monitor Geography?
We use a variety of methods to assess and monitor geography at St George's. Teachers will use Kahoot Quizzes, for the purposes of diagnostic assessment, as well as checking recall in the classroom. They will also use questioning to help the children recall prior learning. We use a tracking tool to ensure that the children are making progress in geography and this is monitored by the Geography Lead who carries out monitoring tasks every half term to ensure that the curriculum is being delivered and that there is evidence of the learning in children's learning journals and the class floor books.