Geography
At Charles Baines Primary School, our aim is to inspire children’s curiosity, fascination and appreciation of the world around them. We want our children to be inquisitive about the world that we live in, both close to home and further afield.
Our curriculum aims to engage our children and inspire them to become inquisitive, resilient, independent thinkers and active global citizens. Our children will have the confidence to use and build on their learning and experiences - both inside and outside of the classroom. By comparing our locality, and that of the wider world, we will give the children an opportunity to appreciate the multicultural nature of human geography. Children’s fieldwork skills will be developed through creative and engaging lessons which will allow them to become independent thinkers. Our topics allow for a clear progression of skills throughout the children’s time at Charles Baines.
Learning aims to enhance pupil’s confidence to ask questions about our world, investigate ideas and interpret their findings. We want to ensure our children leave Charles Baines being independent advocates of positive change in the world around them.
Autumn
Me and my community - settling into the new rules and routines of school. To make new friends and feel confident. Teaches children how they are unique and special, the importance of friendship and how people in their family, school and local community are important and can help them.
Autumn - This project teaches children about the natural changes that happen during the season of autumn, including how the weather changes, why trees lose their leaves and how wild animals prepare for winter.
Term 2
Once Upon A Time/Sparkle and Shine - This project supports children to develop a love of stories and reading. It encourages children to learn, retell and act out familiar and traditional tales including Cinderella, Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Many traditional tales are set in woodlands and forests. Fairy tales are stories that have been told to children for hundreds of years. Fairy tales are set in the past.
Sparkle and shine - This project teaches children about the celebrations that take place during the autumn and winter seasons, and focus on the significance and symbolism of light at this time of year.
Our Wonderful World
Let's Explore the World
Our Planet, Our World
Interconnected World
Investigating Our World
Our Changing World
Spring
Term 1
Starry Night-This project explores the differences in the world at night compared to during the day. It teaches children about the importance of a good night’s sleep, and helps them to discover what is happening in the world while they are sleeping, including finding out about nocturnal animals.
Winter Wonderland - This project teaches children about the changes that happen during winter, including the types of weather associated with winter. It also explores places that have snow all year round and the types of animals that live there
Term 2
Dangerous Dinosaurs -This exciting project teaches children about the different animals that roamed Earth millions of years ago and how they are related to animals that live on Earth today.
Puddles and Rainbows - This mini project teaches children about the weather that happens during spring and allows them to explore natural phenomena, including rainbows. It supports them to explore colour in the natural world.
Driver Project - Bright Lights, Big City
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Driver Project - Coastline
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Driver Project - Rocks, Relics and Rumbles
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Driver Project - Misty Mountain, Winding River
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Driver Project - Sow, Grow and Farm
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Driver Project - Sow, Grow and Farm
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Summer
Term 1
Animal Safari -This project teaches children about the animals that live around the world, how to look after animals and the importance of caring for our local and global environments.
Creep, crawl and wriggle -This mini project teaches children about invertebrates that live in their gardens and local environment.
Term 2
On the Beach - This project teaches children about the plants and animals that live at the seaside. It also explores holidays in the past and the importance of keeping safe in the Sun.
Moving On -This Reception-only project celebrates the children’s successes throughout their Reception year. It explores how they have grown and changed and supports them with the changes to come as they move into Year 1.
Revision and Retrieval Practice
Revision and Retrieval Practice
Revision and Retrieval Practice
Revision and Retrieval Practice
Revision and Retrieval Practice
Revision and Retrieval Practice
