Geographers
Our Intent
By becoming geographers children’s interest in the world around them is stimulated. At Sea Mills we aim to develop their understanding through the study of places, the human and physical processes which shape them, the plants and animals in different environments around the world and an awareness of the life and culture of people in other places.
We develop a range of enquiry skills, teaching pupils to read and interpret maps, plans and photographs, to undertake field visits and practical studies to enhance understanding of the local area and learn about geographical features in the landscape.
Our approach
Geography is taught throughout our school as part of a series of enquiry units, with a main geography focus at least once a year and geographical links highlighted in other units. All units start with a question that will be answered through the study and an event that is designed to stimulate interest and curiosity.
We provide opportunities for cross-curricular links to be made, especially through applying maths and science skills (for example, learning about grid references when reading maps). Our geography curriculum is further enriched through undertaking field trips in the local area, looking at the way people use the local landscape as well as how rivers came to affect the local way of life. This emphasis on the local environment ensures that the children’s learning remains relevant.
Geographers Year Overview
Links
KS1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zcdqxnb
KS2
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zbkw2hv
General Links
https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/category/discover/geography/
Sea Mills – a local area walk
http://seamills100.co.uk/a-walk-around-sea-mills-garden-suburb/
How you can help your child at home
Your child will be asked to carry out research during enquiry units using the local library and the internet. Please help them to find relevant information. Our local area has a diverse geography particularly with its access to rivers and proximity to Wales and the South West. Enjoy days out with the family and encourage your children to recognise places of interest and explore the environment.
Geographers Week at Sea Mills
We celebrated the national fieldwork fortnight as a school. Each class did their own exciting fieldwork on the school grounds and in our local area.
Reception
For Geographers week and to celebrate National fieldwork fortnight we made our own maps of the school and then went on a walk to find all the things we had drawn!
Year 2
For Geographers week, Year 2 looked at physical and human features. We did some field work and then came back together to discuss different features we found. We then made our own maps using symbols to describe different features of our local area in pairs. Independently, we then applied this knowledge to identify human and physical features before sharing our findings.
Year 3
The children had great fun sketching their own maps using symbols of their choice following our walk around the local area. Here are some examples of their work.
Download: 2025 Geography Y3 Children map work
Geographers at Sea Mills
