Intent

At Pinchmill Primary School Geography is a valued part of the National Curriculum because it provides a means of exploring, appreciating and understanding the world in which we live and how it has evolved. Geography explores the relationship between the Earth and its people and stimulates children's curiosity and imagination. We aim to build upon the child’s ‘personal geography’ by developing geographical skills, understanding and knowledge through studying places and themes.

We will encourage children to learn by experience through fieldwork and practical activities. Our intent is that the Geography element of our school curriculum will inspire pupils with a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Our objective is to ensure that there is progression of geography skills across the school which enables children to develop their and practice their skills.

Characteristics of effective learners in Geography:

At Pinchmill Primary School we aim to develop pupils’ curiosity, knowledge and understanding of the world around them. They key characteristics are:

• A knowledge of where places are and what they are like
• An understanding of the ways in which places are interdependent and interconnected and how much human and physical environments are interrelated
• A wide variety of geographical knowledge and vocabulary
• The ability to ask questions
• The ability to explain findings
• Fieldwork and other geographical skills and techniques
• A sense of curiosity to find out about the world and the people who live there
• The ability to express opinions, based on their knowledge and understanding about society and the environment

Through Geography, we aim to:

• Develop geographical knowledge and understanding of places in the world.
• Develop a sense of identity through learning about our local area, the UK, Europe and other parts of the world.
• Know and understand environmental problems at a local, regional and global level.
• Develop a variety of geographical skills including mapping and research skills etc. and develop their geographical vocabulary
• Formulate appropriate questions, develop research skills (collect, analyse and communicate data) and evaluate material to inform opinions
• Inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives
• 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
• Acquire Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills