Geography at Poulner Junior School:

At Poulner Junior School we believe that Geography helps to provoke and provide answers to questions about the natural and human aspects of the world. Geography at Poulner Junior School follows the National Curriculum giving our children opportunities to explore their surroundings, communities and wider geographical issues through engaging lessons coupled with exciting opportunities, both theoretical and practical. We recognise the importance of raising children as responsible, curious thinkers who are able to process new information, reflect on it, think critically, and apply knowledge and skills to overcome challenges in our ever-changing world. Understanding both human and physical geography will enable our children to have a better understanding of themselves and the wider society they live in as they grow up to be caring, responsible adults who can influence the future of our planet. Through our enquiry approach to Geography, we want the children to develop practical, geographical skills, such as;

•          Using maps, globes, aerial photographs and Digi maps to name and identify countries, continents and oceans and communicating information in a variety of ways.

•          Gaining knowledge of their local area through educational visits, such as fieldwork trips and exploration through a variety of means and resources

•          Understanding their impact on our planet and have an understanding of the vast variety of inhabitants and diversity of our world.