Our approach
Our Ark Castledown Geography curriculum inspires an inquisitiveness about the world and its people, anchored in their own lives and experience. We have a central focus on developing critical curiosity, reasoning, reflection, motivation and resilience, building from the characteristics of effective learning in the EYFS. Our Geography curriculum achieves this with a knowledge rich curriculum built on substantive concepts and disciplinary competencies that are sequential planned. Enrichment opportunities give them the chance to take on challenges, delve deeper to extend their understanding and recognise how they can show kindness and responsibility in their community and the world beyond.
EYFS
| Spring 1 | Ticket to Ride |
| Spring 2 | Amazing Animals |
| Summer 1 | Come Outside |
| Summer 2 | Under the Sea |
All Reception subjects Next Reception Subject - Religious Education
Year 1
| Autumn 1 | Local Area |
| Spring 1 | The United Kingdom |
| Summer 2 | Beside the Sea |
All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - Religious Education
Year 2
| Autumn 1 & 2 | Planet Earth |
| Spring 2 | Life in Kenya |
All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - Religious Education
Year 3
| Autumn 1 | UK: Settlement and Land Use |
| Summer 1 | Climate & Climate Zones |
| Summer 2 | Europe |
All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - Religious Education
Year 4
| Spring 1 & 2 | Amazon Rivers & Rainforests |
| Summer 2 | The USA |
All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - Religious Education
Year 5
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Spring 1 & 2 |
Asia: Mountains, Volcanoes & Earthquakes |
| Summer 2 | Biomes |
All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - Religious Education
Year 6
| Autumn 1 | Mapping the World |
| Summer 1 | Global Challenges: Climate Change |
| Summer 2 | Global Challenges: Trade |
All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - Religious Education