At Aldwickbury, geography is more than a subject, it’s an opportunity for pupils to explore the world around them, understand complex environments and develop a lifelong curiosity about people and places. Our geography curriculum is designed to inspire awareness of both physical landscapes and human activity, helping pupils appreciate the planet’s diversity and the challenges it faces.
We aim to nurture critical thinking and practical skills through hands-on learning, fieldwork and real-world connections. From the earliest years, pupils learn about the local environment and global themes, gradually building the knowledge and skills needed to understand geography at a deeper level. This approach not only prepares them academically for entrance exams but also encourages responsible citizenship and environmental stewardship.
Geography Curriculum Overview
The overview below provides an insight into our geography curriculum at Aldwickbury, showing part of the rich and varied curriculum that pupils enjoy.
- Seasonal changes and weather
- Africa, with a focus on Kenya
- Maps and atlases
- UK and capital cities
- Oceans, continents and habitats
- Where food comes from
- Coastlines
- Mapping and maps
- Land usage and orienteering
- Volcanoes: formation, parts, types, states, benefits and drawbacks
- Europe: countries, capitals, flags, landmarks and food
- Rivers: famous rivers, journey, features, erosion and deposition and a trip to the River Lea
- Natural hazards: floods, earthquakes and volcanoes
- The UK: counties, towns, cities, mountains, rivers and national parks
- Coasts
- Ordnance Survey map skills, including directions and grid references
- Weather and climate
- Rivers and flooding
- Case Studies: Yosemite National Park and Kenya
- Rivers and coasts
- Industry and transport
- Environmental issues
- Earthquakes and volcanoes
- Population and settlement
- River fieldwork project
Exploring Geography through Fieldwork
Fieldwork and experiential learning are key components of our geography curriculum, allowing pupils to apply classroom knowledge in outdoor settings and develop observation, analysis and teamwork skills. Our trips to local rivers, environmental centres and cultural landmarks enrich the curriculum and ignite a passion for geography.
Recent field trips have included the River Lea, Ashridge Environmental Centre, Stratford Village and Olympic Park and Amersham Field Centre.
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