Geography

Geography can inspire children with a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people which will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

It is an important part of the curriculum at Burraton. Three half terms are dedicated to the teaching of Geography through an overarching big question and also intertwined with the wider topics as appropriate. 

Throughout our teaching, there is a keen focus on appropriate geographical vocabulary, as well as the development of wider geographical skills and knowledge.

Our children learn about a variety of urban and more rural localities, including continents and oceans, and begin to use their geographical skills in a variety of different contexts. Our children learn about the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, the associated capital cities and the surrounding seas. Understanding seasonal and daily weather patterns, as well as learning about hot and cold places around the world is an important part of our learning. Throughout their learning, our children make use of a variety of resources such as maps, atlases, Google Earth and other internet tools; this enables children to develop their understanding of scale. Fieldwork is used to inspire and excite, as well as to teach skills of observation, measurement, recording and presenting the human and physical features in the local area. A range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies are used at these times.

Geography Subject Overview Burraton Geography 3Is documentBurraton Geography Progression

We are GeographersBurraton Geography Action PlanBurraton Geography Intent

Burraton Geography Long Term PlanBurraton Geography Governor Presentation

Burraton Geography - Subject on a Page

Please see below a video on Geography at Burraton

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