Purpose of Study 

A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time. 

Who is the Cowley geographer?  

The Cowley Geographer is a child who shows curiosity about the world around them and uses knowledge to make connections between geographic ideas and concepts. They are able to observe and record a range of geographical data within the local area, then compare results and findings to far-away places; drawing upon similarities, differences and patterns. Using geographical vocabulary, they are able to explain their knowledge of differing environments, climates, maps and cultures.  

Cowley Geography rationale  

• Lessons are interactive, engaging and immersive allowing children to make links to previous geographical learning and learning across the curriculum.  

• Geographical vocabulary is a crucial part of all learning and children will use this to explain their ideas and learning.  

• Geographical/locational enquiry is at the heart of the curriculum, sparking children’s interest and curiosity about their local area.  

• Objectives are embedded and revisited throughout the curriculum to ensure pupils are able to remember more and apply this to new learning.