Focus Geography National Curriculum Coverage

The Focus Geography National Curriculum Coverage Map outlines the educational framework for teaching geography to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students in the United Kingdom. In Key Stage 1, the curriculum for Year 1 and Year 2 includes topics such as the world's continents and oceans, the UK's countries and capital cities, and understanding geographical similarities and differences through the study of both local and non-European areas. Pupils are introduced to basic geographical vocabulary, covering both physical features like mountains and rivers, and human features such as cities and farms. The curriculum emphasises the use of maps, atlases, and globes for identification purposes, as well as the development of simple map reading skills through the use of compass directions and symbols.

Key Stage 2 expands on these foundations with a more detailed exploration of geography for Year 3 to Year 6 students. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the study of the UK's counties, cities, and topographical features, as well as regions in Europe, North and South America. Students learn about significant global physical features such as climate zones, biomes, and the water cycle, alongside human geography aspects like settlement types, economic activities, and resource distribution. Practical skills are further developed through the use of more advanced mapping techniques, including grid references and Ordnance Survey maps, and by conducting fieldwork to observe and record local environments. The curriculum aims to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's physical and human processes, as well as an appreciation for the diversity of the world's places, people, and environments.