ST JOSEPH’S CURRICULUM – GEOGRAPHY

INTENT

IMPLEMENTATION

IMPACT

Teach a range of geographical tools and techniques that pupils use as they work as Geographers to improve their knowledge and understanding of the interaction of people and the environments in which they live:

Develop data gathering skills through class based enquiries and fieldwork investigations;

Understand the use of statistics in the displaying and   interpretation of data;

Communicate geographical information including speaking and listening (oracy) and writing at length;

Integrate geographical skills within the context of relevant, engaging and appropriately challenging key question led enquiries.

Use an enquiry planning process:

Identify the appropriate subject outcomes for the stage of learning;

Agree the subject content focus:

• Consider what is most meaningful and relevant about this content for the children to know; do; think and act;
• Identify key enquiry questions: When; Where; What; Who; Why and How to lead learning;
• Do less better - allowing scope for children to progress – EYFS to YR6.

Express a love for the world, environment and people who share God’s planet.

Learn about how people interact with their environment, no matter where they are in the world by applying skills.

Grow an intellectual and realistic awareness of people and places, gaining a view of the world around us and how it is changing.