‘The study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world.’ – Barak Obama
We are curious and passionate geographers who learn about our locality, the country in which we live and the wider world. As we pass through school, we gain a greater understanding of the natural environments on earth and our place within it through both exploration and research. We develop a strong social conscience through our experiences of geography which allow us to truly realise the importance of living sustainable lives. To find out about the geography we learn in each year group, click on our long term plan below.
Year 1
We have been using thermometers to test the temperature in the shade and the sun. #y1geography
Class One have been making rain gauges today #y1geography
Class one loved making their own weather vanes today and even noticed ours on our school roof #y1geography
Class One have been learning about what a thermometer is and we worked out it was an impressive 28 degrees 🥵 #y1geography
We have drawn round objects to make a plan of our school #y1geography
Year 2
We have been finding out about the different eco systems that can be found in Kenya. #y2geography
Class 2 have been locating Kenya and Nairobi using globes, atlases and maps. #y2geography
Class 2 have been programming Beebot using left, right, forwards and backwards. #y2geography #y2computing
Class 2 have been busy completing orienteering activities as a team. #y2geography
Class 2 went on a walk this morning to create a sketch map of Tickton Main Street.🗺 #y2geography
Year 3
We have used images of human and physical features and sorted them into a Venn diagram comparing Tickton to Bridlington ##y3geography
Class 3 have been researching counties in the UK and marking them on a map #y3geography
Class 3 have been busy yesterday afternoon and this morning for their geography enquiry question - when is the road busiest in Tickton! We got very excited each time a car passed us. #y3geography
Year 4
Fieldwork in action. We’ve been measuring the speed of the river and looking closely at river samples #y4geography
We’ve been busy locating famous buildings in Europe #y4geography
We’re busy identifying countries and capital cities in Europe #y4geography
We are geographers! Class 4 are busy locating countries on the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn #y4geography 🌎
Year 5
Class 5 have been identifying physical features on a topographic map #y5geography
Class 5 have located North and South America in atlases, globes and digital maps #y5geography
Class 5 located countries and cities using lines of longitude and latitude #y5geography
Today we explored how tectonic plates cause earthquakes and volcanoes #y5geography
Class 5 were using legends to locate mountain ranges in the UK #y5geography
Year 6
We’ve enjoyed looking at which country the food we eat comes from and working out the food miles #y6geography
Class 6 have worked hard to locate countries that the UK imports and exports products to #y6geography
Fabulous cross-curricular writing from Class 6 today #y6english #y6geography 📝
Class 6 enjoyed their fieldwork visit this morning and will soon be creating their own OS style map of Tickton #y6geography ☺️
