United Kingdom Year 4 Geography Curriculum

This curriculum focuses on developing geographical knowledge and skills, encompassing locational knowledge, place knowledge, human and physical geography, and geographical skills and fieldwork.

Key Stage 2 Aims and Objectives

The Key Stage 2 Geography curriculum aims to develop students' understanding of the world, the United Kingdom, and their local area. Students learn about diverse places, people, resources, and natural and human environments. They also develop a deep understanding of Earth's key physical and human processes.

Specific objectives include:

• Locational Knowledge: Locating countries worldwide, focusing on Europe and the UK. Identifying key physical and human characteristics of these locations.
• Place Knowledge: Understanding the characteristics of different places and how they are shaped by human and physical processes.
• Human and Physical Geography: Studying topics such as climate, landscapes, settlements, food, farming, and physical and human geographical features.
• Geographical Skills and Fieldwork: Using fieldwork to observe, measure, record, and present human and physical features in the local area. Using maps, compasses, and grid references.

Topics Covered

Year 4 Geography typically covers a range of topics, including:

• Geography of the UK: Coasts, mountains, rivers, wetlands, lakes, weather, climate, countryside, and cities.
• Migration: Understanding human and animal migration patterns.
• Natural Resources: Exploring different types of natural resources and their uses.
• Locational Knowledge: Hemispheres, tropics, continents, and oceans.
• Map Skills: Using maps, compasses, grid references, and symbols.

Resources and Activities

Various resources and activities are used to support learning, including:

• Lesson Packs: Detailed teacher's notes, differentiated activity ideas, and teaching resources.
• Fieldwork: Observing, measuring, and recording geographical features in the local area.
• Maps and Atlases: Developing map skills and understanding spatial relationships.
• Interactive Games and Activities: Engaging students and reinforcing learning.