An Area of Human Geography: Region Comparison

• To understand human geographical similarities and differences through the study of city locations, size and layout in five distinct world regions: Britain, Italy, Spain, Belize and Mexico.
• To consider the historical implication of city locations and how they were established.
• To discuss city structure in each region and consider why there might be differences.

An area of Physical Geography: Region Comparison

• To understand physical geographical similarities and differences through the study of rivers, coasts and mountain ranges in five distinct world regions: Britain, Italy, Spain, Belize and Mexico.
• To locate hot and cold areas of the world by identifying the equator.
• To describe and understand the formation of volcanoes and how they erupt.
• To describe and understand the formation of mountains and ranges.

A range of Geographical skills: Map Reading, Map Making & Fieldwork

• To use world maps, atlases, globes and digital maps to make simple routes.
• To use simple grids and give directional instructions up to 8 cardinal points.
• To use four-figure coordinates to locate features.
• To devise a map of a small area with features to scale in the correct location.
• To continue learning how to use scale.
• To use digital maps to add a range of annotation and text to explain features.
• Use fieldwork and observational skills to measure, record and present physical and human features of a local aera, including a range of methods: sketch maps, plans, graphs and digital technologies.
• Why local areas have changed over the past 2000 years, identifying their land use and human features that have changed.
• To consider the importance of qualitative and quantitative data through shops/houses/flats/parks/libraries as well as the population.