Geography
We are now using an exciting new online Geography platform called Oddizzi to develop the enrichment of our curriculum.
At Brierley, we believe Geography is an important feature of the curriculum where pupils can see how they fit within the local, national, and global environment. Geography is not just an exciting, relevant subject which can be seen in action in the daily lives of our pupils, it is a subject through which children can begin to develop responsibility for the people, animals, plants and the planet. Through their work in geography children learn about their local area by interpreting and creating their own maps, and compare their life in this locality to other regions in the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. Therefore, through their growing knowledge and understanding of human geography, every Brierley child will gain an appreciation of life is lived within other cultures across the globe.
Geography is taught discretely in our curriculum because we wanted each child to benefit from the excitement and challenge in learning about the planet and its people. We study the national curriculum in thrilling topics which may be taught over a half-term or often in a dedicated geography day. Our enthusiastic children then produce a piece of extended writing, linking their English knowledge and skills, about what they’ve learned about the geographical region or process.
Each child is supported and challenged throughout their learning in geography, either through different types of resource, task, and we provide opportunities to learn outdoors wherever possible.
We follow the PKC curriculum and use a new online Geography platform called Oddizzi to engage the children with being geographers. This exciting new platform links schools around the world with each other and provides progression in skills, vocabulary and mapping.
We use a system of formative assessment throughout each lesson, as this not only enables our teachers to find any gaps in the children’s understanding and provide support, but this system regularly enables our teachers to find opportunities to challenge our children even further.
For monitoring of assessment data, we then use the INSIGHT system to input the achievement of each child. This data is stored then reviewed regularly to help teachers review their progress, and is then passed onto following teachers to build upon.
IMPACT STATEMENT
The Impact of Geography at Brierley C.E. Primary School
The Geography Curriculum at Brierley School
At Brierley School, the Geography curriculum is crafted to foster a love and appreciation for our planet. We aim to equip students with the understanding that they can make a positive impact on the world both now and in the future. During their time at Brierley, children gain a comprehensive knowledge of significant global locations. By the time they leave, they can describe physical and human characteristics and understand how these elements shape geographical processes and actions.
A Knowledge of Place
Children leaving Brierley School have a thorough knowledge of various places around the world. They exhibit cultural awareness and understand the diversity of the locations they have studied. They also recognise the interdependence between humans, animals, and the environment necessary for survival.
A Knowledge of Space
Children at Brierley possess a good understanding of global geographical locations. They comprehend the interactions between different places and can employ various methods to explore regions worldwide, considering factors such as scale.
A Knowledge of Climate
With a solid grasp of physical and human processes, Brierley students become more aware of the environmental impacts on our planet. They understand their role in sustainable development and are prepared to contribute to making the world a better place for future generations.
By the End of Key Stage 2 Brierley children can:
Collect, analyse, and communicate a range of data obtained through fieldwork to deepen their understanding of geographical processes.
Interpret various geographical information sources, including maps, diagrams, globes, aerial photographs, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Communicate geographical information using various methods, such as maps, numerical and quantitative skills, and extended writing.
Progression to the next stage of education
As they move to the next stage of their education, Brierley children understand that Geography is about grasping the complexity of our world and appreciating the diverse cultures across continents. They realise that their knowledge of the world enables a better understanding of individuals globally, helps bridge divides, and fosters unity within communities.
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