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.