Geography

Geography

Geography is challenging, motivating, topical and fun. In our diverse society children need, more than ever before, to understand other people and cultures. At St. Catherine’s, we believe that geographical knowledge, concepts and skills are essential components of a broad and balanced curriculum. Geography makes a major contribution to children's physical, intellectual, social and emotional development. In short, geography matters! As Professor Andrew Goudie puts it, 'What other subject tells us so much about the great issues of our age?'.

Fieldwork and Enquiry
Knowing the Locality
Maps & Plans
Photographs, Charts & Diagrams
Investigating Issues
ICT
Cycles, Patterns & Processes
Sustainability & the Environment
Criticial & Creative Thinking
Respecting Diversity
Global Citizenship
Considering the Future

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