A member of Dales Academies Trust Our entire curriculum, including Geography, is underpinned by the Parable of ‘The Wise and Foolish Builders’
The Wise and Foolish Builders
24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”
At Oakbridge our geography curriculum introduces the foundational concepts about the Earth’s surface, its features, and the relationship between humans and their environment. It includes Geographical concepts such as maps, globes and directions. We learn about Physical Geography, where we teach about landforms, bodies of water, weather patterns, climates, and ecosystems. We explore human settlements, cultural diversity, communities, population distribution, and basic economic activities like agriculture and trade.
We develop our Geographical skills such as map reading, interpreting symbols, understanding scale, and using geographical tools like compasses and atlases. We cover environmental awareness about issues such as pollution, conservation, and sustainable living practices. We compare and contrast local geography with that of other regions and cultures, fostering a sense of connection to our wider world.
We encourage hands-on learning through field trips, outdoor activities, and observation exercises to reinforce our classroom learning. Our geography curriculum aims to spark curiosity about the world, develop our spatial awareness, and lay the foundation for a deep understanding about the world in which we live.
Please click on the link below to see our geography curriculum overview:
Oakbridge Geography Curriculum Overview
How we support children with SEND in Geography
We need to be ambitious about what our children with SEN can achieve and not believe their ability is ‘fixed’ for every subject. Yes, we should take into consideration their barriers to learning but we shouldn’t let these limit their opportunities.
