Humanities is the driver and the context of our bespoke curriculum at Rothwell St. Mary’s.
Children learn Geography through first-hand experiences in real-life settings! Geography is challenging, motivating, topical, and fun. In our diverse society children need, more than ever before, to understand other people and cultures. Geography makes a major contribution to children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. In short, geography matters!
Our high-quality geography education at St Mary’s aims to inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about Rothwell, Leeds, Yorkshire, and the people who live there as well as people and places beyond. We aim for this knowledge to remain with them for the rest of their lives.

 

Where will you find evidence of our pupil’s work for each curriculum area?

In most classes, work can be found in pupil’s books for the subject. In our older classes in Key Stage 2, some evidence of learning can be found on Chrome Books. Pupils in Years 3-6 are fortunate enough to have their own Chrome Books.

 

Geography in Action

Important Documents: 

National Curriculum for Geography

EYFS (Understanding the World)

 

Our Intent:

Humanities implementation plan – 2022

 

Implementation: 

Long Term Plan: Humanities Long Term Plan

Geography Progression of Skills: Geography Progression of Skills

Geography Policy: Geography Policy

 

Useful sites for teachers and pupils:

How well do you know your map symbols: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/

Digimap

https://digimapforschools.edina.ac.uk/

The Geographical association;

https://www.geography.org.uk/

Top tips for parents and children:

toptipstohelpyourchildbeabrilliantgeographer

We understand it can be difficult to visit places of interest. Well, look no further! Follow the link below and see if you fancy a trip to a place of interest, an aquarium, or somewhere else that interests you.

Virtual Tours and Trips