Intent

In Geography, we strive to inspire pupil’s interest and curiosity of the world around us as well as its people and cultures. Our children will develop an understanding and fascination of our world, through experiences, investigation and research. Learning about the wider world we live in as well as our local area gives the children a sense of responsibility and understanding about the ways in which we can look after the world. We aim to provide regular opportunities for children to develop their understanding of this through fieldwork and practical activities. Pupil’s geographical skills will be deepened in both fieldwork and classroom teaching through the use of a variety of maps, diagrams, globes, aerial photographs and directional and positional language. The children will also learn about natural disasters and weather patterns which will allow them to understand how natural geography can affect the lives of people in different countries. International themes are an integral part of the curriculum at Hillstone and every opportunity is sought to ensure the children see how we fit into the world.

Interest and curiosity:

• EYFS
  Why do you love me so much? (Nursery)
  Are we there yet? (Nursery) Marvellous Me (Reception)          Big Wide World (Reception)

• KS1
  We Love Shard End (Year 1)
  Best of Britain (Year 1)
  Pirates (Year 2)
  Weather (Year 2)
  
  
• Lower KS2
  Hola! (Year 3)
  A Planet Full of Plastic (Year 3)
  Birmingham and Beyond (Year 4)
  
  
• Upper KS2
  Across the Americas (Year 5)
  Our Changing World (Year 6)