Local Area
This geography scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to identify, describe and compare some of the political and physical features that can be found around the school’s neighbourhood. The class can record arguments for and against an improvement that might be constructed in the local area.
Identify, describe and compare some of the different political and physical features that can be found in the local area around the school neighbourhood
Lesson One : School Neighbourhood
Identify and describe the position of the school in relation to other amenities found in the local area
Lesson Two : Land Use
Investigate and record some of the different types of land use that can be found in the local community
Lesson Three : Job Survey
Explore and record information about the the different types of employment that happen in the local area
Lesson Four : Local Leisure
Identify and describe some of the different locations in the local are that are used for leisure and recreation by families
Lesson Five : Local Shopping
Investigate, locate and compare some of the different shops that can be found in the local area
Lesson Six : Local Changes
Identify and review the impact of different changes that could be made to the local environment
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Classic Animal Stories
Investigate the structure and content of classic works of fiction by significant authors with animals as the main characters
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Cities, Towns and Villages
Research and present the history of a range of different buildings and people that are part of the local community using a school exhibition
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Recycling
Research and present some of the benefits and disadvantages that can be produced when recycling different materials at home and in school
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Viking Pots
Develop and refine a range of different art and design techniques when working with clay to make pots that represent Viking culture and traditions