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Downside Primary School

 

Geography

Intent

The geography curriculum is designed to develop ambitious geographers of the future. Our primary aim is to instil a life-long passion for geography in our children and to develop their curiosity about the world around them.  We aim to expose them to the most influential geographers such as: David Attenborough, Chris Packham and Greta Thunberg and their contributions to our understanding of the world.  We use fieldwork to empower pupils by giving them a context for the development of enquiry skills to enhance their geographical knowledge and understanding. Our curriculum focuses on sustainability in order to develop global citizens who are caring about their world.

 

 Geography Overview

 

Geography assembly - Colombia

Year 2 learnt about Colombia as part of our Geography unit. Mrs Manning is from Colombia so she was able to tell us lots of interesting information and even show us different artefacts.

 

 

Year 5 ZSL Whispsnade Sustainability Assembly 11th Nov 2024
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Children found out about deforestation and the problem it will cause in the future. They also learnt about the changes which can be made in order to reduce levels of global warming.
 

Year 6 Spitfire Class at Dunstable Downs 21st Oct 2024
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Year 6 students have had the most amazing week exploring the beauty of Dunstable Downs. From hiking to orienteering, den-making to rolling oranges downhill... we have had hours of fun! Some of us were also lucky enough to see the paragliders in action.
 

Year 6 Tempest class at Dunstable Downs 21st Oct 2024
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Year 6 students have had the most amazing week exploring the beauty of Dunstable Downs. From hiking to orienteering, den-making to rolling oranges downhill... we have had hours of fun! Some of us were also lucky enough to see the paragliders in action.
 

Year 6 Stirling class trip to Dunstable Downs 21st Oct 2024
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Year 6 students have had the most amazing week exploring the beauty of Dunstable Downs. From hiking to orienteering, den-making to rolling oranges downhill... we have had hours of fun! Some of us were also lucky enough to see the paragliders in action.
 

Year 6 Lancaster Trip to Dunstable Downs 21st Oct 2024
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Year 6 students have had the most amazing week exploring the beauty of Dunstable Downs. From hiking to orienteering, den-making to rolling oranges downhill... we have had hours of fun! Some of us were also lucky enough to see the paragliders in action.
 

Year 5 Trip to Whipsnade Zoo- PLASTICS: Impacts and Actions workshop 3rd Oct 2024
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The children learnt why the oceans are important, how litter from land-based sources reaches the ocean and ways they can make a positive impact on the environment. British values: understand that we have a responsibility to look after our environment.
 

Geography assembly - Colombia 15th May 2024
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Year 2 learnt about Colombia as part of our Geography unit. Mrs Manning is from Colombia so she was able to tell us lots of interesting information and even show us different artefacts.

 

Year 5 River Investigation 26th Mar 2024
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Year 5 explored the local river area to identify the water quality, the impact humans have on the area and sketch the area.
 

Autumn Time 12th Dec 2023
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The children in Reception when for an Autumn walk around school to gain resources and inspiration for their crown making.

 

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