Key Stage 1

Our topic for the Summer term is 'Where do I live?' and we will be learning the names of the seven continents in the world. We will also find the UK on a map and name the village, town and county we live in. We will name the four countries within the UK and their capital cities. Studying those four countries, we will identify features of each and we will also learn to describe our home and school environments. 

Key Stage 2

Year 3 and 4

Our topic for this term is 'Countries of the world' and we will locate countries within the continents in the world. We will learn about capital cities around the world and identify human and physical features of Paris and Rio de Janeiro and make comparisons of the two. We will also identify their position and significance of latitude and longitude,  Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle and time zones with reference to the countries compared. 

Year 5 and 6

Our topic for this term is 'Orienteering' and we will be learning to orientate a map correctly using symbols, keys and compass directions to navigate around the school grounds and local area, We will plan and follow routes independently, selecting the most efficient path between checkpoints. We will progress on to using detailed maps, grid references and eight point compass directions navigating more complex courses in unfamiliar environments. We will compare route choices and adapt our plans to improve efficiency. We will move on to apply our orienteering skills in competitive and real-world geographical contexts.