Navigation, Climates, Olympics
A James Wolfe geographer explores and understands the human and physical features of planet Earth. They are able to discuss the effects of human activity both locally and further afield though questions, investigations and purposeful fieldwork.
Developing Navigational Skills - Nursery
In Nursery, the children have been using direction skills to find their way around the school. In doing this, important foundation work has been laid in preparing our younger children to use mapping skills. As part of their investigating, the children discovered that certain trees were found in specific areas of the playground. The children developed their familiarity with using a 2D map in order to track where they had investigated.
England, Wales, Scotland, & N. Ireland - Year 1
Year 1 have been learning about the countries that make up the United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The children identified some of the characteristics of each country, including their capital cities and distinctive national flags. They then used these flags in a key to label the four countries of the United Kingdom. They used a world map/globe to locate the UK and countries of children’s heritage.
Climate Zones - Year 4
This Autumn term, Year 4 have learnt about what climate zones are and, using digital mapping, located where each of them can be found around the world. They completed a world map of climate zones, choosing their own colour key in the process. They also discussed how climate zones can change in the context of climate change, demonstrating their understanding of global warming and its implications.
London Olympics - Year 6
Year 6 carried out a study of the 2012 London Olympics that took in both history and geography skills. In this learning, the children were given maps of the Olympic sites in London and, using their knowledge of grid references and physical and human features of a map, located the Main Stadium. They used a range of maps to study and describe how land use has changed over time in this area. This learning was incorporated into the Year 6 Whole School Project display (left).
