Our Geography Curriculum

At Medstead, our learning in geography is based on the Kapow Primary geography scheme of work. 

This aims to inspire pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world; in other words, to think like a geographer. We want pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in various ways, and analyse and present their findings. We aim to help pupils to better understand the world's people, places and environments including what places are like, why and how they are connected, and the importance of location. Through our geography lessons, we aim to build an awareness of how geography shapes our lives in different ways and over time. We hope to help pupils understand how and why places are changing, and to encourage them to become resourceful, active citizens who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them.

In line with national curriculum guidance, our geography curriculum content is organised into four strands: locational knowledge; place knowledge; human and physical geography; and geographical skills and fieldwork.  There is a clear progression of skills and knowledge within these strands across each year group.  Our geography curriculum encourages: 

• A strong focus on developing both geographical skills and knowledge.
• Critical thinking, with the ability to ask perceptive questions and explain and analyse evidence.
• The development of fieldwork skills across each year group.
• A deep interest and knowledge of our local area and how it differs from other areas of the world.
• A growing understanding of geographical concepts, terms and vocabulary.

Curriculum overview