Geography

The Geography curriculum at Wethersfield is based on the National Curriculum for England 2013.

 At Wethersfield we aim to inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination of the world and its people. Children are taught about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments as well as the Earth’s key physical and human processes. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the structure and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features are shaped, interconnected and change over time.

The Geography curriculum at Wethersfield aims to:

• Encourage children to take an active interest in their surroundings
• Develop children’s knowledge and understanding of the changing world.
• Provide opportunities for pupils to collect, analyse and evaluate a range of data to deepen their understanding of geographical processes
• Provide opportunities to interpret a range of sources of geographical information including maps, diagrams and photographs.
• Foster a sense of responsibility for the earth and its resources.

Through Geography we can also:

• Develop pupils' skills in English, Mathematics and Computing.
• Develop pupils' analytical and communication skills
• Promote pupils’ awareness and understanding of gender, cultural, spiritual and moral issues.
• Develop pupils as active citizens.