Geography

INTENT

Content

At Osbaldwick Primary, we aim for a high quality geography curriculum which should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people.

Our teaching equips pupils with knowledge about places and people; resources in the environment; physical and human processes; formation and use of landscapes.

We also want children to develop geographical skills: collecting and analysing data; using maps, globes, aerial photographs and digital mapping to name and identify countries, continents and oceans; and communicating information in a variety of ways.

Creativity

We want children to enjoy and love learning about geography by gaining this knowledge and skills, not just through experiences in the classroom, but also with the use of fieldwork and educational visits. We encourage collaboration and creativity in making, for example, 3D models of our village.  

Cohesion

The curriculum is sequenced so that children can build on their prior knowledge for example they learn about their playground, then the local area, then countries in the wider world.  

Compassion

We want children to have a sense of belonging and are committed to providing children with opportunities to investigate and make enquiries about their local area of Osbaldwick and York so that they can develop a real sense of who they are, and what makes our local area unique and special. 

Community

Through our primary geography curriculum, we intend for children to develop a strong sense of connection to their local community. By actively exploring and engaging with their surroundings, they will build geographical understanding, become responsible citizens, and appreciate the world around them.