History, Geography and Religious Education.

How we teach History and Geography

In geography pupils consider the importance of physical, natural and human features.   Factual recall of place and feature names begins with the United Kingdom for younger children and grows over time to include the wider world.   In History, events are taught in chronological order.  Pupils learn about significant people and events and their influence on society.  Children are encouraged to question how we know what life was like and consider the reliability of evidence.  History and Geography are often taught separately but can be linked as both are designed to have a “local” aspect as we recognise that many of our pupils are not aware of the significance of events and places in their immediate locality.  Many of our art/design contexts also have a geographical/cultural aspect.

Information about your child's learning in history and geography this term can be found in their "Supporting Learning Book" which should be kept in their book bag or on their class page on this website.