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Geography at Wicor The aim of Geography at Wicor is to deepen children’s understanding of the physical world and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. It will equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, so that they know the key physical and human characteristics of places around the World. Through studying Geography, the children will come to understand the processes that give rise to the key physical and human geographical features that can be found and how these features and processes are interdependent in nature. The study of Geography at Wicor will enable pupils to develop competence in: Using fieldwork to collect data Analysing and communicating with a range of geographical data Interpreting a range of sources of geographical information including maps, diagrams, globes, aerial photographs and Geographical Information Systems. Communicating geographical information in a variety of ways including through maps, numerical and quantitative skills and writing at length. The contexts for each year group will enable the children to develop the skills outlined above. Geography in Key Stage 1 In Year R children will learn: 1. The countries that make up the UK and their capital cities 2. How to use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the UK and its countries. 3. About the weather 4. How to use simple fieldwork and observational skills 5. The key physical and human features of the immediate locality of the school and the surrounding environment. 6. Where they live in relation to the key features of their locality In Year 1 children will learn: 1. To identify daily weather patterns in the UK and recognise that these change 2. To name, locate and identify the characteristics of the 4 countries in the UK, their capital cities and the surrounding seas. 3. Simple compass directions and locational language to describe locational features on a map 4. To map simple routes and describe them. 5. To use aerial photos and plan perspectives to recognise local landmarks. 6. About the wider area surrounding Portchester and how this compares to a contrasting location locally. In Year 2 children will learn: 1. To name and locate the world’s seven continents and five oceans. 2. To locate the Equator and North and South Poles and to learn the basic characteristics and facts about these zones eg the differences between hot and cold areas of the World. 3. To name and locate the main countries of Europe eg of our neighbours and the countries that children have visited in Europe. 4. To understand geographical similarities and differences through the studying the physical and human geography of the New Forest (link to Tile Barn residential) and a small area of a contrasting non European country. 5. About seasonal weather patterns in the UK. 6. How to produce more detailed maps and plans of their locality and develop their knowledge and use of map keys and legends. Geography in Key Stage 2 In addition to learning geographical skills and knowledge, children will also undertake locational studies where they will begin to learn about specific areas of the World in more detail. In Year 3 children will learn: 1. To locate the World’s countries, focusing on the British Isles and South America. 2. To use the 8 points of the compass, symbols and keys to develop map skills 3. The position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, the Arctic and Antarctic circle, the Greenwich Meridian and time zones. Locational Study In Year 3, children will learn about the geographical similarities and differences between the New Forest and the Amazonian Rain Forest, focusing on these geographical features: Climate zones Biomes and vegetation belts Rivers Water cycle Types of settlement and land use In Year 4 children will learn: 1. To name and locate the counties and cities of the UK 2. The main topographical features of the UK eg key rivers and upland areas.. 3. To name and locate the countries and regions of North America Locational Study In Year 4 children will examine the geographical similarities and differences between Hampshire and a contrasting region in North America eg Arizona. They will focus on these features: Climate zones Mountains Earthquake zones Types of settlement and land use Distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water. In Year 5 children will learn: 1. To name and locate the countries of Europe (including the location of Russia). 2. Coastal and river features and associated land use patterns. 3. How to use OS maps Locational Study In Year 5, children will study the effect of water on coastlines locally (eg Southampton Water) and in a contrasting European location eg Scandinavia (Fjords) focusing on these features: Rivers Water cycle Shore lines Trade links In Year 6 children will learn: 1. To name and locate significant geographical regions of Europe 2. The location of key mountain ranges around the world including the location of significant volcanoes. 3. To present geographical information in a variety of ways according to purpose. 4. To use 4 and 6 figure grid references on OS maps to identify features in an area. Locational Study In Year 6 children will learn in detail about the Brecon Beacons National Park and compare this to a national park in our locality. They will also learn about a mountainous region or a national park in another country. This will link to the residential visit to the Brecon Beacons. Children will focus on these features: Climate zones Rivers Mountains and Volcanoes Types of settlement and land use