What can geography do for primary school children?
Geography offers children unique opportunities for learning.
| Life skills | World knowledge | People and places |
| Developing the ability to make sense of information Observing and interpreting the environment Map reading and way finding Understanding and interpreting pictures Communicating findings in drawings, charts and diagrams Recording and analysing data using ICT Discussing issues and problems with others Critical and creative thinking |
Developing an awareness and understanding of distant places and environments Recognising how people from all over the world are linked through travel and trade Building a framework of place knowledge Investigating major rivers, mountains and cities Developing an appreciation of other peoples and cultures Recognising the need for a just and equitable society |
Developing an understanding of spatial relationships at a range of scales Undertaking fieldwork, enquiries and active exploration of the locality Exploring landscapes, settlements and human activity Considering environmental issues and local Agenda 21 Becoming a global citizen with multicultural understanding |