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Geography
We will be studying these units in Geography this year
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Please expand the sections below for more information about what we will teach in each of our Geography units this year.
Early Years
In Early Years & Reception the children will incorporate these aspects of Geography:
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Enjoy books about places
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Play with a globe
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Show interest in a continuous provision area such as a travel agents
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Know how to describe different types of buildings
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Understand the concept of close and far away
Year 1
In year 1 the children will learn:
The Four Seasons
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To know the 4 seasons in the year and months in each
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To know what the weather is like in each season
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To know plants, trees and animals change across the seasons
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To know people do different activities and wear different clothes depending on the season
Where Do I Live?
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To name and locate the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world
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To locate the UK on a world map
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To identify and locate the countries and capitals of the UK
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To name a human and physical feature of each country of the UK
At The Farm
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To know the different types of farms and why they are important
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To know some of the features of a farm
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To know how the seasons affect life on a farm
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To know some difference between life on a farm and life in a town
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To know what the 4 points on a compass are and use them to navigate a map
Year 2
In year 2 the children learn:
Seas & Coasts
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To locate and identify oceans and continents
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To know natural and man-made features at the seaside
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To know the UK is an island and the seas that surround it
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To compare seaside resorts to other places
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To know how to describe to get from one place to another using directional language
Let's Explore London
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To locate London on a map and describe its location
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To know some different landmarks in London
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To know how to navigate between landmarks using compass directions
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To know some key physical features of London
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To know how the seasons and weather patterns affect human activity in London
Let's Go on Safari
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To know that Kenya is near the equator and I can describe its wet and dry seasons
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To know Kenya has many different landscapes and can name them
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To know that people in Kenya live in different ways
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To explain some similarities and differences between life in Kenya and the UK
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To know some animals found in Kenya
Year 3
In year 3 the children learn:
Volcanoes
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To know where volcanoes are found in the world
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To know how volcanoes affect people and the environment
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To know the names and locations of some famous volcanoes
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To know what tectonic plates are and what the ring of fire is
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To know the Earth is made of different layers an use this to explain how volcanoes form and erupt
Our European Neighbours
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To name and locate countries in Europe
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To name and locate a variety of capital cities in Europe
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To know some human and physical features of some different European countries
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To know some geographical features of Europe
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To compare and contrast some European cities
The USA
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To know the USA has 50 states and can locate some of them on a map
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To know the USA is split into 6 regions and can identify the states in each
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To know about different American geological features
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To know about some of the largest/most famous cities in the USA
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To know about national parks in the USA and their features
Year 4
In year 4 the children learn:
Countries of the World
- To know how to use a world map, globe and atlas to find and name countries and continents
- To know the names and locations of some important countries and capital cities
- To know that different countries have different human and physical features and can name some
- To know which climatic zone some different countries belong to
- To know what some key lines on a world map are (latitude, longitude, equator, prime meridian)
Rainforests
- To know where rainforests are found on a world map
- To know some countries that have areas of rainforest
- To know the layers of the rainforest and the features of each
- To know about the role of the water cycle in rainforests
- To know how people live and use the rainforests
- To know why rainforests are under threat
- To know measures that are being taken to help save the rainforest
Year 5
In year 5 the children learn:
Mountains
- To know how mountains are formed
- To know where the major mountain ranges are in the world
- To know the names and locations of mountain ranges in the UK
- To know how mountains affect weather and climate
- To describe and name the key features of a mountain
Rivers
- To know what the water cycle is and describe each stage using appropriate vocabulary
- To know how rivers are formed
- To know about the features of rivers and identify them
- To know about the causes of river pollution and the effect on the environment
- To know about a river in the world in detail
North America
- To know the 23 countries that make up North America and some capital cities
- To know some of the different climatic zones in North America and compare them
- To know some physical and human features in North America
- To compare the physical and human geography of the UK with a region in North America
Year 6
In year 6 the children learn:
The UK
- To know and describe key geographical features of the UK
- To identify and locate the counties of the UK and 9 regions
- To locate and identify towns and cities of the UK
- To know the major hills and mountains of the UK
- To name and locate some major rivers in the UK
- To know how to compare and contrast regions in the UK
South America
- To know the 12 countries and 2 territories that make up South America
- To name and locate some of the different climates in South America
- To know about the major mountain ranges in South America
- To know about trade and industry in South America
- To compare an area of South America to the UK
Local Area
- To know about the economic activity of our local area
- To know how land in our local area is used
- To know about rivers in our local area
- To know about the physical topography of our local area
- To know about settlements in our local area and how they’ve changed
