Subject: geography
Key stage: ks2
Year: year-6
Description: This unit revisits key geographical themes through a global journey. Pupils explore news stories, regional features and environmental issues across all continents, using maps, data and fieldwork skills to reflect on what it means to think like a geographer.
Why this, why now: This unit brings together pupils’ geographical knowledge and skills through a continent-by-continent review of key concepts and themes. Its placement at the end of Year 6 provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the role of geography in understanding people, places and problems. Pupils apply map and data skills, revisit physical and human features, and explore contemporary issues such as climate, resources and tourism. This final unit consolidates prior learning and encourages pupils to leave primary school with curiosity, confidence and a global perspective.
Prior knowledge requirements: Knowledge of places and geographical themes covered in KS2. Experience of geographical enquiry, mapwork, fieldwork, critical thinking and use of a wide range of sources of information.
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