Thomas Bullock Church of England
Primary Academy
Geography Curriculum
2015/16
Geography
Areas of Study by Key Stage and Year Group
Key Stage One
Year 1
Year 2
Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
Place Knoweldge
Locational Knowledge
Human and Physical Geography
Lower Key Stage Two
Year 3
Year 4
Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
Locational Knoweldge
Place Knowledge
Human and Physical
Geography
Locational Knoweldge
Place Knowledge
Human and Physical
Geography
Upper Key Stage Two
Year 5
Year 6
Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
Locational Knoweldge
Place Knowledge
Human and Physical
Geography
Locational Knoweldge
Place Knowledge
Human and Physical
Geography
Geography
Key Stage One
Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
During years 1 and 2, pupils should be taught to use the following practical geographical skills and fieldwork techniques:
 use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage
 use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language [for example, near and far; left and right], to describe the location of
features and routes on a map
 use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding
environment.
 use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to:
o key physical features, including: beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather
o key human features, including: city, town, village, factory, farm, house, office, port, harbour and shop
Year One Program of Study
Place Knowledge
 understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the human and physical geography of a small area of the United Kingdom, and of a small area in a
contrasting non-European country
 use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding
environment.
Geography
Key Stage One
Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
During years 1 and 2, pupils should be taught to use the following practical geographical skills and fieldwork techniques:
 use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage
 use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language [for example, near and far; left and right], to describe the location of
features and routes on a map
 use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding
environment.
 use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to:
o key physical features, including: beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather
o key human features, including: city, town, village, factory, farm, house, office, port, harbour and shop
Year Two Program of Study
Locational Knowledge
 name and locate the world’s seven continents and five oceans
 name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities
of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas
Human and Physical Geography
 identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom and the
location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator and the North
and South Poles
 use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic
human and physical features; devise a simple map; and use and construct basic
symbols in a key
Geography
Lower Key Stage Two
Geographical skills and fieldwork
 use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.

use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the
United Kingdom and the wider world.

use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and
graphs, and digital technologies.
Year Three Program of Study
Locational Knowledge
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
locate the world’s countries, using maps,
concentrating on their environmental regions,
key physical and human characteristics,
countries, and major cities.
identify the position and significance of the
Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere.
Place Knowledge

understand geographical similarities and
differences through the study of human and
physical geography of a region of the United
Kingdom, a region in a within Africa.
Human and Physical Geography

describe and understand key aspects of:

physical geography, including: rivers,
mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes.

human geography, including: types of
settlement and land use, economic activity
including trade links, and the distribution of
natural resources including energy, food,
minerals and water.
Geography
Lower Key Stage Two
Geographical skills and fieldwork
 use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.

use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the
United Kingdom and the wider world.

use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and
graphs, and digital technologies.
Year Four Program of Study
Locational Knowledge


locate the world’s countries, using maps to
focus on South America, concentrating on their
environmental regions, key physical and human
characteristics, countries and major cities
identify the position and significance of the
Equator, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
Place Knowledge

Understand geographical similarities and
differences through the study of human and
physical geography of a region of the United
Kingdom and a region within South America
Human and Physical Geography

describe and understand key aspects of:

physical geography, including: climate zones
and the water cycle.
Geography
Upper Key Stage Two
Geographical skills and fieldwork
 use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.

use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the
United Kingdom and the wider world.

use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and
graphs, and digital technologies.
Year Five Program of Study
Locational Knowledge

locate the world’s countries, using maps to
focus on Europe (including the location of
Russia), concentrating on their environmental
regions, key physical and human
characteristics, countries, and major cities.

name and locate counties and cities of the
United Kingdom, geographical regions and their
identifying human and physical characteristics,
key topographical features (including hills,
mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use
patterns; and understand how some of these
aspects have changed over time.

identify the position and significance of latitude,
longitude, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and
time zones (including day and night).
Place Knowledge

understand geographical similarities and
differences through the study of human and
physical geography of a region of the United
Kingdom, and a region in a European country.
Human and Physical Geography

describe and understand key aspects of:
o physical geography, including: rivers.
o
human geography, including: types of
settlement and land use, economic
activity including trade links, and the
distribution of natural resources
including energy, food, minerals and
water.
Geography
Upper Key Stage Two
Geographical skills and fieldwork
 use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.

use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the
United Kingdom and the wider world.

use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and
graphs, and digital technologies.
Year Six Program of Study
Locational Knowledge

locate the world’s countries, using maps to
focus on North America, concentrating on their
environmental regions, key physical and human
characteristics, countries, and major cities.

identify the position and significance of Arctic
and Antarctic Circle.
Place Knowledge

understand geographical similarities and
differences through the study of human and
physical geography of a region of the United
Kingdom and a region within North America.
Human and Physical Geography

describe and understand key aspects of:
o physical geography, including: biomes
and vegetation belts.
o human geography, including: types of
settlement and land use, economic
activity including trade links, and the
distribution of natural resources
including energy, food, minerals and
water.
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary Academy
Geography
Curriculum Map
Autumn Term
2015-2016
Half Term 2
Half Term 1
Half Term 2
Half Term 1
Half Term 2
(8 weeks)
(7 weeks)
(6 weeks)
(5 weeks)
(6 weeks)
(7 weeks)
Place Knowledge
Place Knowledge
Australia
Year 2
Climate around the
world
Year 4
Summer Term
Half Term 1
Year 1
Year 3
Spring Term
Physical features (of
Africa), compass
directions & the
position & significance
of the Northern &
Southern hemispheres
Maps (S.Am), position
and significance of
tropics of cancer and
capricorn
The local Area
Seasonal change
Meteorologists
Daily weather News
Food
Countries, cities &
human characteristics
(N.B. Egypt focus re:
history)
S.Am Environmental
region, physical and
human properties
Map work
Map work
Year 5 & 6
(2015/16)
Locational Knowledge
(First 2 weeks
Human and Physical
Features
Rivers
Distribution of natural
resources
Place Knowledge
Human and physical
similarities & differences of
UK & N.America
Year 5 & 6
(2016/17)
(First 2 weeks)
Locational Knowledge
Human and Physical
Features
Biomes and Vegetation
Economic activity
Locational Knowledge