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