Geography: Key stage 2

Investigating the structure of the Earth and the movement of tectonic plates by learning how mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes are formed.

(6 lessons)

Exploring the physical features of Antarctica, examining how people adapt to working in this extreme environment and planning an expedition inspired by Shackleton’s journey.

(8 lessons)

Examining settlements and land use by comparing urban and rural environments and investigating how places change over time.

(6 lessons)

Examining the relationship between climate and biomes by locating the Amazon rainforest and investigating its physical features and vegetation.

(7 lessons)

Exploring global trade and food production by mapping the world's biomes and tracing where food imports come from.

(6 lessons)

Investigating how water is stored and transferred by learning about the water cycle, rivers and their features.

(6 lessons)

Investigating tourism in mountain environments by learning about the climate and features of the Alps, with a focus on Innsbruck.

(6 lessons)

Examining the importance of oceans by learning how people use and affect marine environments.

(7 lessons)

Examining hot desert biomes by mapping the world's major deserts and investigating the physical features of the Mojave Desert.

(6 lessons)

Examining global population patterns by investigating why some places are more densely populated than others.

(6 lessons)

Investigating how natural resources and energy are used in the UK and the USA as well as developing an understanding of global time zones.

(7 lessons)

Applying geographical enquiry skills by investigating an issue in the local area.

(6 lessons)