Compton C.E. Primary School

INTENT

At Compton Primary School, our intent for the Geography curriculum is to ignite a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people in our students. We aim to provide a well-rounded and enriching education in Geography that enables our pupils to develop a deep understanding of diverse cultures, environments and global issues. Our intent is to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to become responsible global citizens who are aware of their place in the world.

As a school we map

· Breadth of study- the topics the students will study

· Threshold concepts- the big ideas in geography that students will explore through every topic (investigate places, investigate patterns and communicate   geographically)

· Milestones- the goals that students should reach to show thy are meeting the expectations of the curriculum.

Milestones are the goals that students are aiming for, through developing a strong schema based on knowledge, vocabulary and tasks children progress through the milestones.

Within the geography curriculum, we use 7 knowledge categories that enable children to identify common themes and make links throughout different geographical concepts. The knowledge categories are: location, physical features, human features, diversity, physical process, human process and techniques.

To achieve our intent, we have carefully designed a progressive and engaging Geography curriculum that is tailored to the needs and interests of our pupils. We use a variety of teaching methods and resources to inspire our students and make learning accessible and enjoyable. Our Geography lessons incorporate a range of activities such as fieldwork, map reading, research projects, and virtual tours to ensure that students develop a rich understanding of geographical concepts.

Our dedicated team of teachers are committed to delivering high-quality Geography lessons that are relevant, challenging and thought-provoking. We provide opportunities for students to develop their geographical skills such as map reading, data interpretation, and critical thinking. We also encourage students to explore real-world issues and make connections between their learning and the world around them.

What geography looks like in lessons:​

• Children gain a deeper understanding of geography through the use of resources.
• Geographical skills are developed through using maps, atlases, aerial pictures, globes and online mapping.
• Knowledge gained about geography with connections made between units.
• Key vocabulary is identified, discretely taught with clear explanations.
• Geographical themes and vocabulary are accompanied with dual coding to improve understanding and use by students.
• Thinking maps are used to help children organise key information.
• Key questions are posed using a variety of strategies to encourage participation and allow assessment of the class