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Geography

“Geography makes us want to explore. It helps us to think about how we interact and understand the lives of other citizens. Learning about the world also helps us to think about the future. It is important that we learn how to look after our precious Earth but also how not to treat it. We are responsible for creating a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations”

(Breadsall Y3 and 4 Pupils 2024)

Geography: To embed a sense of awe and wonder about our world

 

At Breadsall Hill Top, we believe in instilling a sense of curiosity about the world around us, from our local community in Derby to studying the world from a global perspective. We care that children develop a sense of empathy for other communities and cultures and the impact of human decisions in addition to physical and natural events. It is important that our children establish a sense of self within their community, consider their place within it and the impact that they can have.

 

We care about;

  • Children seeing themselves as Geographers, exploring the world through the lens of geographical enquiry and using this to ask questions, generate and analyse data and apply investigative strategies
  • Children developing a fascination with studying diverse people, places and environments and recognizing their own role in becoming a responsible global citizen
  • Children are curious about the beauty of our planet and the challenges we face as a global society, recognizing the paradox of progression in innovation alongside a greater need to protect Planet Earth
  • Children being armed with powerful knowledge and a rich, ambitious and extensive vocabulary, allowing them to engage in discussion and debate to challenge viewpoints and express opinions
  • Children having access to a curriculum that enriches their understanding through practical opportunities and experiences that take learning beyond the classroom

We know that a rich and secure knowledge base is essential for our children to be able to think like a Geographer and in order to maintain the integrity of the subject discipline, we teach Geography in isolation.

 

At Breadsall we have implemented this through the Primary Knowledge Curriculum (PKC.)

 

This curriculum ensures that knowledge is:

  • Valued and specified
  • Well-sequenced
  • Taught to be remembered
  • Knowledge is a pathway to a skill. Teach knowledge, and skills are the end result.

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We explicitly teach children about the concepts within the Geography curriculum; space, place, the environment and interconnection. Factual knowledge provides a secure foundation for the development of geographical skills.   A range of resources are used to complement teaching, including digital maps and graphic design tools and opportunities for the children to engage in fieldwork are interwoven, encouraging them to think and work as a Geographer.

 

We care that our children understand their responsibility as a global citizen to consider their impact in society and their role in bringing about sustainable change.  We want them to see themselves as both accountable for the future of our planet and instrumental in making a difference.  At Breadsall we ensure that our children have a sense of belonging and belief that their voice matters.

 

Consequently, our wish is that our children are curious about our world and have a fascination that will shape their viewpoints and may encourage them to pursue a Geographical vocation.

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