Subject leader - Mrs A. Potts

At Kempshott Junior School, our Geography curriculum is designed to be ambitious, knowledge-rich and inclusive, enabling all pupils to develop as curious, informed and responsible global citizens. We aim for all children to develop a secure understanding of the world around them, from their local area to the wider global community, while fostering a sense of curiosity about people, places and environments.

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure that pupils build secure geographical knowledge and understanding over time through a carefully sequenced curriculum in which key concepts are revisited, connected and applied in increasingly complex contexts. Through the study of both physical and human geography, pupils develop substantive knowledge about locations, environments, processes and geographical features, alongside disciplinary knowledge that enables them to think and work as geographers. This includes asking questions, analysing evidence, interpreting maps and data, drawing conclusions and communicating geographical understanding.

Geography is taught through an enquiry-based approach, with each unit centred around a carefully planned enquiry question. These enquiry questions encourage pupils to investigate geographical concepts, make connections between places and processes, and develop critical thinking skills. Through exploration, discussion and evidence-based reasoning, pupils learn to construct and justify their own geographical understanding.

The curriculum enables pupils to progressively develop and apply key geographical skills, including map reading, fieldwork skills, data collection and interpretation. Knowledge and skills are revisited and built upon throughout Key Stage 2, ensuring that pupils know more, remember more and can apply their learning with increasing confidence and fluency.

Reading, writing and language are integral to the geography curriculum. Pupils engage with a range of maps, photographs and sources of information, while developing the subject-specific vocabulary needed to explain, discuss and evaluate geographical concepts. Opportunities to analyse information, debate issues and communicate findings support pupils in becoming effective and articulate learners.

Our curriculum reflects a ‘windows and mirrors’ approach, ensuring that pupils see their own communities and experiences represented within their learning while also developing an understanding of diverse places, cultures and environments across the world. Through this, pupils develop respect for different perspectives and a deeper appreciation of the interconnected nature of our world.

We are committed to ensuring that all pupils can access the full Geography curriculum. Through adaptive teaching, including modelling, scaffolding and appropriate support, barriers are removed without lowering ambition. This ensures that every child can successfully engage in geographical enquiry and develop as a confident geographer.

Through our Geography curriculum, pupils develop secure geographical knowledge, strong enquiry skills and an understanding of the relationship between people and places. They leave Kempshott Junior School equipped with the curiosity, confidence and awareness needed to engage thoughtfully with the world around them and succeed in the next stage of their education and beyond.

 

                                                                   

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Click below to find out more about what we like about Geography!

     

Useful websites                            

		World Geography Games
Here are some useful resources about the world and different countries.	An introduction for key stage 2 on how maps work and how to interpret them. It includes these 8 sections: starting mapping, symbols, compasses and directions, grid references, understanding scale, measuring distance, relief and contour lines and compass bearings.	Here is a website with lots of different Geography games to play. There are some tricky quizzes too!