History and Geography
We have used the Cornerstones platform for ideas and resources which has enabled us to create our own History and Geography curriculum; a well-sequenced coherent curriculum that develops children’s historical and geographical skills and knowledge by providing inspiring learning opportunities for children. This curriculum starts within Early Years, with those foundation skills and early introduction to these skills.
From Year 1 – 6, each year group’s curriculum map is based around three main projects, which are either History or Geography based. Links are then made, where appropriate, to other curriculum areas to build on knowledge and skills.
History and Geography lessons are taught within blocks together, and then the final two weeks of a half term are dedicated to Art and DT lessons. These lessons are taught three days a week in each class to ensure that the children are given enough time to immerse themselves and embed new knowledge.
Our use of the Cornerstones resources helps to ensure that we teach key concepts in History such as chronology, cause and effect, similarity and difference, significance, hierarchy etc. In Geography key concepts are taught, such as geographical change, human/physical features, sustainability etc. Concepts, such as these, are revisited throughout every project to ensure that skills are developed over time. The choice of geographical locations have been chosen to provide a broad and diverse understanding of the world. We have selected a variety of locations and historical events that also link to our local area.
We have planned purposeful trips and visits for each year group related to either History or Geography units of work to further engage and enhance the learning that is already taking place in school.
Our History and Geography curriculum map can be viewed alongside other subjects on the curriculum overview page.