Geography
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
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
Children in Nightingales learning about African masks
Further Information
You can read more about our Geography curriculum in the documents below.