Inspiring an Interest in the Earth.
The earth is constantly changing, sometimes at an alarming rate, and its fate lies in the hands of our current and future generations. Through engaging in global issues, such as pollution, deforestation and climate change, children can learn to make choices that can help improve our world.
At Mill Lane, we believe that Geography helps to provoke and provide answers to questions about the natural and human aspects of the world. Children are encouraged to develop a greater understanding and knowledge of the world, as well as their place in it. We aim to inspire in children a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people; to promote the children’s understanding of diverse places, people, resources and natural / human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. The curriculum is designed to develop knowledge & skills that are progressive, as well as transferrable.
As children progress throughout the school, they develop a deep knowledge, understanding and appreciation of their local area and its place within the wider geographical context. They will have a deeper understanding of the connections between human and physical processes and how these impact on the environment and landscapes. Children will have developed skills such as fieldwork techniques, research skills and map reading while asking and answering a range of geographical questions.
What can you expect to see?
In Geography lessons, children will be expected either to consider the needs and experiences of others, or their own personal responses to events, problems and changes. Children will be encouraged to enquire, consider and question in all geography lessons and beyond. Wherever possible, we aim to provide our learners with first-hand experiences, using our immediate learning environment as a starting point. Walks in the local area, exploring the neighbouring chalk quarries and the Chiltern escarpment are all common elements of bringing geography to life. Year six pupils also get the chance to visit the Gower coast in South Wales, where they are able to spend time coasteering and learning to understand the fragility of marine ecosystems.
