Geography 

At Lowerhouses CE Primary School, our Geography curriculum helps children make sense of the world around them. We want pupils to develop curiosity about places, people, and environments, both near and far. Through engaging lessons, children learn to ask questions, explore maps, and carry out fieldwork, building a strong understanding of how the world works.

To make progression clear and accessible, each Geography topic page now includes a Learning Journey. These journeys show how knowledge and skills build step by step across year groups, helping children, parents, and staff see the pathway of geographical learning from EYFS through to Year 6.

By following these journeys, pupils can connect their learning across themes such as local studies, global trade, rivers, mountains, and extreme environments. This structure supports awe and wonder, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship, ensuring children leave with the knowledge and skills they need to understand their place in the world and contribute positively to it.

🔎 Intent

• Provide all children with a high‑quality Geography education.

• Inspire curiosity and fascination about the world.

• Ensure children leave with knowledge of:

  • Diverse places, people, and environments.

  • Locations of major countries and cities.

  • What life might be like in different parts of the world.

• Instil a sense of awe and wonder and equip children with skills to be well‑rounded citizens.

🧭 Implementation

• Topics taught in half‑termly blocks.

• Children explore local, national, and global knowledge.

• An enquiry‑based approach encourages critical thinking and questioning.

• Skills developed include:

  • Map reading 🗺️

  • Fieldwork: presenting and analysing data

  • Using key vocabulary and classroom prompts to support long‑term knowledge.

🎯 Impact

• Impact measured through:

  • Questioning during lessons

  • Marking written work ✏️

  • Child‑led discussions

  • Pupil interviews

  • Book looks and practical evidence (photos/videos)

• By the end of the curriculum, children will:

  • Have a growing knowledge of the world and their place in it 🌍

  • Use a wider vocabulary of geographical terms

  • Aspire to discover more through reading, travel, or media

  • Know they can express themselves and their opinions 🗣️

  • Develop geographical skills: evaluation, creativity, problem‑solving, and enquiry

📚 Geography Parent Resources