Geography is taught to all year groups weekly using a progressive curriculum building upon prior learning and knowledge. Teaching is mainly through a topic or theme-based approach where possible, however some content will be taught discretely to ensure coverage of the National Curriculum and in keeping with the progression for all year groups.
Our high-quality Geography curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and fascination about the world and its people. Our aim at Hodnet is to deliver engaging lessons that ensure that our children develop their knowledge, understanding and skills relating to key Geographical concepts. We believe it is important for children to grow as members of wider social and economic communities locally, nationally and internationally and as such, our Geography curriculum is designed to provide opportunities that support and encourage the children to do so.
Our Geography Curriculum at Hodnet allows for a broader, deeper understanding of the four areas of geography identified in the curriculum. It develops contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places and understanding of the processes that give rise to key physical and human geographical features of the world, along with how they bring about variation and change over time. Our thematic approach offers a range of opportunities for investigating places around the world as well as physical and human processes. Our lessons are intended to improve children’s geographical vocabulary, map skills and geographical facts and provide opportunities for consolidation, challenge and variety to ensure interest and progress in the subject.
Supporting Documents:
Geography Long Term plan overview Sept 24
Geography Vocabulary Progression Hodnet
Geography Vision Statement
Geography Policy 2022-25
Geography Hodnet Progression Map
Geography Essential knowledge and sticky facts