“The study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.”   Barack Obama

VISION AND INTENT

Geography at Rangeworthy is committed to providing pupils with a foundation to better understand the wider world around them. We aim to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to better understand our rapidly changing world and face the ever-growing challenges that we face in our societies both locally and globally.

CURRICULUM AND IMPLEMENTATION

We teach geography using the Kapow curriculum units of work. We offer a progressive and dynamic curriculum that responds to the ever-changing world.

Teaching in geography aims to inspire and stimulate children’s learning and geographical enquiry. Therefore, a range of teaching styles will be used throughout each topic e.g. drama- hot-seating, role-play. Children will also have the opportunity to work independently and co-operatively with others in pairs and groups. Children will be given opportunity to practise geographical skills using a range of methods and resources, such as different maps, atlases, digital technologies, sketch maps, plans and graphs, therefore making the subject real and meaningful. Geography will also be taught through other areas of the curriculum, where appropriate.

ASSESSMENT

Using the Kapow entry and exit quizzes we assess our children's understanding of geographical vocabulary and concepts.