Geography
Geography at Westcliff Primary Academy
Geography is crucial to help develop children’s knowledge, understanding of, and interest in, people and places.
At Westcliff Primary Academy, we learn about the wider world as well as the U.K. and local areas, looking at the physical, social and economic issues surrounding each case study. Use of maps, atlases, photos and the internet ensures a well-balanced and interactive method of learning for all pupils. There are many cross-curricular links with subjects such as English, maths, science and computing. Field visits within the local area and further afield play an important part in learning about geography.
How Geography is taught at Westcliff
The aims of our geography curriculum are to develop knowledge of globally significant terrestrial and marine places, including their physical and human characteristics and processes which occur in these places; to understand the processes that lead to key physical and human geographical features of the world; to be competent in the geographical skills needed to: - collect, analyse and communicate with a range of data gathered through experiences of fieldwork that deepen their understanding of geographical processes - interpret a range of sources of geographical information, including maps, diagrams, globes and aerial photographs - communicate geographical information in various ways, including through maps, numerical and quantitative skills and writing at length.
In the Foundation Stage, our children learn about similarities and differences in relation to places, objects and materials. They are able to discuss their own immediate environment and understand how environments may vary from one to another.
In Key Stage 1, our children will develop knowledge about the world, the United Kingdom and their locality. They will develop basic subject-specific vocabulary relating to human and physical geography and begin to use geographical skills, including first-hand observation, to enhance their locational awareness.
In Key Stage 2, our children will extend their knowledge and understanding beyond the local area to include the United Kingdom and Europe, North and South America. This will include the location and characteristics of a range of the world’s most significant human and physical features. They will develop their use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge.
Geography Curriculum