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\u201cI enjoyed the activity because it was fun looking at the map and trying to find where we were. It was good for learning because we learnt to use a map so we wouldn\u2019t be stuck or lost. It was quite tricky looking at the map and photo but we did it. \u201c\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

These words were the verdict of a Year 4 child after a geographical field trip and are typical of the fun to be had during practical activities. \u00a0The world is an exciting place and children love to discover different aspects of it. \u00a0Geography at Mayfield focuses on the school grounds and our local area, while contrasting other more distant places. \u00a0We look at topical issues, such as the building of Orchard Park and the Guided Bus, so that the subject is always interesting.<\/div>\n

Pupils, parents, grandparents and members of staff bring the subject to life by talking about the cultures in their home country or their experiences travelling in different countries. \u00a0We always have plenty of eager parent helpers to assist with supervision on our visits, which often include familiarisation with different routes into the city.<\/p>\n

Children love researching using non-fiction books and websites. \u00a0They use sensors to explore temperatures within the microclimate of the school and its grounds and enjoy using beebots to give and follow directions. \u00a0Even story books are a valuable resource as they often include vivid descriptions of real and imaginary places.<\/p>\n

The beauty of geography is the amazing possibilities for cross-curricular links with many subjects, including science, history, numeracy, literacy, religious education, art and design and technology. \u00a0An important part of the subject is the study of sustainability and the effect of man on his environment and how adverse effects can be reduced.<\/p>\n

The subject is extremely well-resourced but its most important advantage is the enthusiasm of the adults and the children at Mayfield. Year 4 and 5 classes learn about people all over the world by using the postcrossing website to exchange postcards.<\/p>\n

The progress of each child is assessed termly, using a range of methods, including oral, graphical, typed and written.<\/p>\n

At Mayfield, Geography is largely taught through topic work and links are made with other areas of the curriculum where possible.\u00a0 Children are given the opportunity to explore the natural world and the way humans live in it, affect it and change it.<\/p>\n

Emphasis is placed upon the development of geographical skills, such as: the use of geographical vocabulary; the study of maps of different types and scales, photos, graphs, diagrams and plans; investigation and observation in practical fieldwork within the school grounds and the local area. \u00a0Children learn where geographical features are located and how to find them on maps; how and why these features are formed and change over time; how to sustainably care for the environment and how and why it is affected by both natural and human forces. \u00a0Children are encouraged to ask and to answer questions, to compare and contrast places, to consider primary and secondary sources of evidence and to explain geographical patterns and processes.<\/p>\n

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Autumn 1<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Autumn 2<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Spring 1<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Spring 2<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Summer 1<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Summer 2<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Y1<\/b><\/td>\nMe!<\/b><\/p>\n

Oceans and continents\/fieldwork<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Winter Wonderland<\/b><\/p>\n

Weather patterns<\/p>\n

\n<\/td>\n

Amazing Animals<\/b><\/p>\n

Oceans and continents, mapping<\/p>\n

\n<\/td>\n

We are scientists<\/b><\/p>\n

Towns, cities, rivers of the UK<\/p>\n

\n<\/td>\n

Shipmates<\/b><\/p>\n

Physical and human features. Oceans and continents, mapping<\/p>\n

\n<\/td>\n

Here we go!<\/b><\/p>\n

Towns, cities, rivers of the UK<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Y2<\/b><\/td>\nToys:<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Frozen planet<\/b><\/p>\n

Oceans and continents. Comparing environments<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The Great Fire of London<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Once upon a time<\/b><\/p>\n

Mapping, physical and human features. Countries and capital cities of UK<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Castles<\/b><\/p>\n

Capital cities and countries of uk recap. Castles in capital cities, land features useful for castles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Kenya<\/b><\/p>\n

Comparing environments, measuring temperature<\/p>\n

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Y3<\/b><\/td>\nFrom Stone to Iron<\/b><\/p>\n

Local area<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Home or away?<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Mummies unwrapped:<\/b><\/p>\n

Locating countries and continents<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Mummies unwrapped<\/b><\/p>\n

Continued topic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Mayfield and beyond\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Looking at river features and map skills<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Mayfield and beyond<\/b><\/p>\n

Looking at the history of the river Cam<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Y4<\/b><\/td>\nVolcanoes!<\/b><\/p>\n

Aspects of physical and human geography<\/td>\n

The Romans<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Portals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aspects of physical geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Europe<\/b><\/p>\n

Mapping<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The house of Wisdom<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Education<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Y5<\/b><\/td>\n The Anglo Saxons<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

World War One:<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

North America<\/b><\/p>\n

Mapping, fieldwork, aspects of physical and human geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

UK geography (local)<\/b><\/p>\n

Place knowledge,\u00a0 geographic enquiry,\u00a0 sustainability<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The Tudors<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Space<\/b><\/p>\n

Comparing geographical features (eg Moon and Earth)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Y6<\/b><\/td>\nEureka! Watching and reading myths<\/b><\/p>\n

Place knowledge – Europe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Invaders! World War 2<\/b><\/p>\n

Place knowledge – mapping<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Invaders! World War 2<\/b><\/p>\n

No geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Invaders! Vikings<\/b><\/p>\n

Mapping, human geography, UK geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The Mayans<\/b><\/p>\n

Place knowledge – South America<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Welcome to the jungle<\/b><\/p>\n

Physical and human geography, oceans and continents<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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