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Geography Curriculum Overviews

It develops knowledge of places and environments throughout the world, an understanding of maps, and a range of investigative and problem-solving skills both inside and outside the classroom. As such, it prepares pupils for adult life and employment — learning geography will help you better understand news, help fight climate change, be a part of a global community, understand cultures, and learn history.

Geography Curriculum Map

 

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Autumn 1

The Local Area

 

The UK / London

Europe

Climate Zones and Tectonic Plates

 

Autumn 2

 

 

Spring 1

The United Kingdom

 

Where do I live within the Globe?

 

 

 

Locational Knowledge: Map Reading

South America / Rainforest

North America

Spring 2

 

Comparing Locations  UK & Europe

 

 

 

Summer 1

 

Weather Patterns

 

 

Climate Zones

Antarctica / Global Warming

Rivers

Summer 2

 

North & South Poles

 

 

 

Below are the overviews showing what is being taught each term, within each year group, in Geography.

Reception Curriculum Map

Year 1 Curriculum Map

Year 2 Curriculum Map

Year 3 Curriculum Map

Year 4 Curriculum Map

Year 5 Curriculum Map

Year 6 Curriculum Map