Geography at South Bank Primary School

The geography curriculum aims to inspire the children at South Bank to develop a curiosity and fascination about the world around them. Skills and content are taught through topics.

• formation and use of landscapes
• weather and climate
• how places develop and change over time
• how people influence their environment and are dependent on it

We aim to provide children with first-hand experiences in and around the school grounds as well as visiting places further afield.

Overview for Year 1 & 2

• name and locate the continents, oceans and countries of the UK
• compare an area in the UK with that of another country
• identify seasons, weather patterns and hot & cold areas
• use maps, atlases, globes and aerial photographs
• investigate the school grounds and local area

Overview for Year 3 and 4

• name and locate countries of the world
• compare a region of the UK with a region in Europe and a region within North or South America
• investigate human settlement, land use and natural resources
• use maps, atlases, globes and computer mapping
• use compass points, grid references, symbols and keys
• undertake fieldwork

Overview for Year 5 & 6

• identify latitude, longitude, the equator, hemispheres and time zones
• name and locate counties, cities and regions of the UK
• describe climate zones, biomes and the water cycle
• investigate settlements, including economic activity, land use
• use maps, atlases, globes and computer mapping
• use compass points, grid references, symbols and keys
• undertake fieldwork