Geography

At Long Lawford Primary School, we believe that Geography is an essential subject in Primary School to enable a broad and rich curriculum.  Geography is so important for children, regardless of their age or stage of learning. Geography helps them to make sense of the world around them and piques their curiosity in places and people. It engages the children in their world, often spurring them into action, and is fun!

Our rich and balanced Geography curriculum focuses on both skills and knowledge being taught in conjunction with one another. These skills and knowledge are built upon year on year by both teachers and pupils.

“Geography explains the past, illuminates the present and prepares us for the future. What could be more important than that?” - Michael Palin 2007

Geography at Long Lawford

Geography lessons are taught at least every half term but during a Geographically based topic it is taught much more and significant links are made with other subjects, for example English, Maths, Art and DT. 

Topics we cover that are linked to geography

  • The Area We Live In

  • Extreme Survival

  • Around The Globe

  • Diversity Matters

  • World Explorers

  • Wild Waters

  • Rainforests

  • Climate Chaos

  • "I've liked learning about the British Isles because it is a HUGE place and it has where we live in it, England"

  • "I like learning about different countries, cultures and landmarks. I appreciate how all the countries are different."

  • "I like everything it is really fun! I like using google earth to locate places."

  • "I like looking at atlases and finding out about new countries. I also enjoy learning about different cultures and animals."

  • "I like learning about all the different countries and their climates. It's interesting."