MICHAELMAS 1
Sep – Oct.
Unit 1:
Geographical skills.
Locational knowledge:
Continents and oceans.
Lines of latitude and longitude.
Ordnance survey map skills to include:
Map symbols.
Grid references.
Direction.
Scale.
Relief.
MICHAELMAS 2 & LENT 1
Nov – Jan.
Unit 2:
The UK.
Mapping of the British Isles.
Counties and cities.
Physical features.
UK weather and climate.
Settlements – site, situation and function.
LENT 1
Feb – Apr.
Unit 3:
Africa.
Location of Africa.
History of Africa.
World biomes.
African biomes.
Main human and physical features.
Population distribution.
How is Africa progressing?
Case Study: Zambia.
TRINITY 1
May – Jun.
Unit 4:
Climate change & Sustainability.
Evidence of climate change.
Climate change –causes, effects and responses.
Impact of climate change on the Maldives. Locational knowledge and physical characteristics of the Maldives.
Energy use – renewable and non-renewable energy.
Food miles.
Sustainability and stewardship.