Woodstone Community Primary School

‘A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the World and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the World should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time.’

Geography at Woodstone

Here at Woodstone, our Geography curriculum aims to inspire our children’s curiosity about the fascinating world in which they live. We do this through providing inspiring opportunities to investigate and experience the world that is both local to and far from them. We aim to do this by: investigating and comparing different countries, places and environments around the World, including all those of the United Kingdom; identifying the human and physical features of these different parts of the World and investigating how they determine/affect the lifestyle of the people who live there.

At Woodstone we also use personal experiences and a variety of resources (including maps, globes, atlases and multi-media) to locate and learn about these different places. We provide a range of field trips to help children explore and compare their local environment with a different environment within the United Kingdom (for example, visiting Sherwood Forest and the Isle of Wight).

We will provide opportunities for the children to question how what they do affects both the local and global environment and thus instill in them a sense of responsibility for ensuring the sustainability of the World and its resources.

Geography Curriculum Vision

Mrs Holly Stanley

Geography Subject Lead

Hello Everyone,
I'm Mrs Stanley and I’m passionate about inspiring pupils to explore and understand the world around them. I lead our geography curriculum, helping children develop curiosity about different places, people, and environments. I love bringing geography to life through hands-on learning, map work, and real-world connections that encourage pupils to think about their role in our changing world.

What's new in Geography?

We've recently updated our Long and Medium Term Plans to include a wider range of vocabulary and new topics. Children in Years 5 and 6 now have the opportunity to visit and explore the Isle of Wight on a week-long residential.

Useful websites

BBC Bitesize
Explore topics such as weather, maps, and the environment with videos, activities, and quizzes.

National Geographic Kids
Discover amazing facts about countries, animals, and the planet through fun games and videos.

DK Find Out
Interactive images and facts to help children learn about landforms, climates, and the natural world.

Google Earth
Take a virtual journey anywhere on Earth — zoom into cities, mountains, and oceans in 3D

Ordnance Survey- Mapzone
Learn map skills through games and challenges, including compass directions and grid references.

Geographical Association
Inspiration for geography activities, fieldwork ideas, and learning resources for all ages.

EarthCam
Watch live webcams from across the globe to see different landscapes, cities, and weather in real time.

NASA Climate Kids
A fun way to learn about climate change, weather patterns, and how we can protect our planet.

Kids World Travel Guide
Read about countries, cultures, landmarks, and global issues — perfect for curious young explorers.

Woodland Trust
Find outdoor activities and learn about UK wildlife, trees, and habitats.