Geography in the National Curriculum KS1
Investigating how Hands-On Education explores the wider world in Primary Education
Check out our Where I Live year one topic.
National Geography Curriculum objectives within the United Kingdom
The National Geography Curriculum objectives within the United Kingdom are a set of standards that define the geographical knowledge, geographical skills and geographical understanding that children should acquire at each stage of their education. These objectives are designed to ensure that all children receive a high-quality education, regardless of their background or location.
For key stages one and two pupils, which includes children aged between five and eleven years old, the focus is on developing national curriculum level literacy and numeracy skills, as well as introducing them to a range of subjects such as science, history, geography and art. Learning basic geographical vocabulary is particularly important within this topic. Hands-on education can be a valuable tool for achieving these objectives, as it allows children to explore and learn through practical activities, worksheets and simple videos.
Using the English National Curriculum Objectives in Home and School
By using hands-on education’s primary school aged learning activities and worksheets, pupils in schools and home education can develop a deeper understanding of the subject of geography. Our year one topic will help to improve a student’s problem-solving and critical thinking skills. For example, Hands-On Educations’ my local area activity uses a pupil’s surrounding environment to gain a deeper understanding of their geographical knowledge. All children progress at different rates and as educators it’s important will develop their knowledge though ideas and topics they are naturally interested in.
Overall, incorporating hands-on education into the geography curriculum for key stage one pupils can help to ensure that they develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills, which will enable them to succeed in their future academic and professional pursuits.
National Curriculum Geography Topics and Activities
Primary school pupils within the United Kingdom will often have a limited world view, especially one outside of Europe. Exposing students to the wider world is part of a child’s progress into adulthood. It’s important not only to develop a deep understanding of the many diverse places in the world through geography lessons but also to explore earths features through maps, activities and even aerial photographs.
By developing a basic understanding of geographical information at the key stage 1 primary school and home education level pupils will gain more enjoyment from geography lessons whither it is focusing on where they live in the United Kingdom or the many amazing countries in places like South America.
In upper key stage 1 pupils will look further into maps and the physical features of that local area. Each key stage will come with its own geography objectives, but as we are looking only at the geography national curriculum in ks1 here we can stay focused on the United Kingdom, Where I Live and the Weather.
Overall, incorporating hands-on education into the geography curriculum for key stage one pupils can help to ensure that they develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills, which will enable them to succeed in their future academic and professional pursuits.
Further National Curriculum of England Learning
Hands-on Education applies a teaching approach that encourages students to engage with the subject matter in a practical and interactive manner. In Geography, this could involve field trips, outdoor activities, or experiments. Hands-on learning provides students with a deeper understanding of the concepts and skills they are learning, and it also fosters a love of learning.
Key Stage 2 Geography is aimed at students between the ages of 11 and 14. During this stage, students are expected to develop a broad and comprehensive understanding of Geography. They learn about the physical and human characteristics of different places, as well as the interactions between people and the environment. Students also learn about global issues, such as population growth, climate change, and economic development.
If you are looking beyond KS1 Art be sure to explore more of our exclusive topics. We cover key stage one learning across the national curriculum for England in:
