Long-term overview - Non European contrast - Year 2

The long-term overview for Year 2 Geography delves into the intriguing contrasts between the United Kingdom and a non-European country, specifically Kenya. The National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 Geography sets out clear objectives for students to understand geographic similarities and differences through studying the human and physical geography of both locales. Pupils are expected to name and locate the world's seven continents and five oceans, forming the foundation of their substantive knowledge. Moreover, they will explore the main differences in climate and features between a place in England and a small area in Kenya, gaining insight into how these factors influence human and physical features.

Through the thematic question, "How different would my life be if I lived in Kenya?", students engage with a variety of disciplinary knowledge and geographical skills. They will compare and contrast world maps and globes, use photographs to examine contrasting areas, and employ maps, photos, and videos to understand the differences between familiar and unfamiliar places. The curriculum encourages appreciation of diverse weather patterns and their impact on lifestyles. Practical activities include making models to represent geographic features, studying aerial photographs with directional language, and utilizing tools like Google Earth to identify features in their locality. These experiences aim to broaden students' understanding of global diversity, focusing on the daily life in a small African village and the unique challenges faced by communities such as those in Kenya, including concerns about drought and its effect on their diets and way of life.