Geography
Geography
Our Geography curriculum is currently being redesigned based upon research of how children learn best, make sense of their learning and construct links that build upon and revise previous learning. We started to implement our Geography curriculum in term 3 therefore have adapted our curriculum coverage grids to ensure children do not repeat topics and to ensure coverage of the National Curriculum.
Our intent for our new curriculum
Through Geography, we aim to enrich the lives and experiences of our children through a progressively sequenced curriculum. Our curriculum encompasses powerful knowledge and deep learning within an investigative framework whilst building upon subject specific vocabulary, concepts and skills.
The Geography Curriculum
Knowledge and skills are progressively sequenced so that new learning builds upon prior knowledge and skills. An overarching question frames the theme with individual lessons planned around questions constructed to promote subject specific concepts, vocabulary and skills. Every lesson includes retrieval of knowledge, which is supported by a knowledge organiser, carefully constructed to include the powerful knowledge that every child will access and learn.
Geography Teaching
Teaching will build upon children’s prior knowledge and support them to see the coherent narrative of the each subject. Visits and fieldwork will be used to give children memorable and authentic experiences and lessons will be designed to be creative and engaging.
Progression grid
History and Geography curriculum coverage
History and Geography curriculum 2019/20
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Check out these virtual tours! Famous Places, Landmarks and Buildings |
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Angkor Wat |
Travel to Angkor Wat in Cambodia through 3D simulations of temples and 360o videos. |
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The Acropolis |
Visit the ancient citadel of Athens, Greece: The Acropolis, with a virtual tour offering 360o views and explanations of some of the fascinating history. |
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Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium |
Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium: visit the entrance, the pitch, the boxes, the locker room and more. |
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Canterbury Cathedral |
Get a sneak peek of Canterbury Cathedral's incredible architecture and beautiful artefacts in this extensive tour which offers a floor plan, where you can select the rooms you're interested in for 360o camera views. |
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Cities and countries by You Visit |
Use YouVisit to explore cities and countries from all over the world. |
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CyArk |
CyArk are a non-profit organisation who record and share the most significant cultural heritage sites. Find recordings and virtual tours of famous sites including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Ancient Corinth in Greece, Brandenburg Gate in Germany, Tower of London in England and Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland to name a few. |
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Take a virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower, the tallest structure in Paris. Here you can see a 360o panoramic view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower. |
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Explore the rugged landscape around the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. |
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This Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China is beautiful and makes history come to life. Airpano provides a virtual journey of the Great Wall of China (as well as many other places around the world) through photos and videos. |
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Take a virtual tour of Peru’s 15th century Incan citadel: Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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Neuschwanstein Castle |
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany’s fairy tale castle. The fairy tale look of the castle is rumoured to be Walt Disney’s inspiration for the castle in the Disney classic, Cinderella. It is also the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s castle in Disneyland. You can also have a look inside each room of the castle. |
New Orleans |
Go on a completely immersive and interactive tour of New Orleans. Ride in a streetcar down St. Charles Avenue. Visit Cafe du Monde and Commander's Palace or take a plantation or swamp tour. Stroll through the Convention Center or some of the major hotels. |
Petra in Jordan |
Petra in Jordan is an ancient city and World Heritage Site with jaw-dropping architecture and amazing views. Watch these live streams to see the spectacular site. |
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A virtual tour of the Palace of Versailles in France including stories, artwork, rooms and gardens. Tour the city of Versaille, starting at the palace. |
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Pyramids of Egypt |
Take a virtual tour of the world-famous Pyramids of Egypt. You can even see the Sphinx and inside the Mastaba Tombs. |
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Take a virtual walk through the iconic Roman baths, in Bath, England. Explore the Great Bath, heated rooms, plunge pools and the terrace. You can even take a virtual tour of some of the museum exhibitions. |
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Royal Residences Tours |
Explore some of the rooms of Buckingham Palace: an iconic building and official residence of The Queen; the Queen's official residence in Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse; or Windsor Castle: a royal home and fortress for over 900 years. |
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Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre can be enjoyed with an interactive 360o virtual tour, with photos, videos and audible wonder to guide you. |
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Son Doong Cave |
Explore the world’s largest cave: Son Doong Cave in Vietnam. |
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Take an interactive tour of Stonehenge with 360o views from inside the monument. Select the hotspots to find out more. |
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Taj Mahal |
Stroll along the iconic gardens of the Taj Mahal in India or view some great aerial shots of the monument and the surrounding city of Agra. |
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Yellowstone National Park |
Mud Volcano, Mammoth Hot Springs, and so much more. Tour Yellowstone National Park! |