Geography Curriculum Overview at Latymer All Saints CofE Primary School
Autumn
/ Spring /Summer
Y1 / Weather Comparison between UK and AfricaIdentify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the UK and the location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator. / UK
Identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the UK and name all four countries of the UK.
Y2 / Africa
Understand geographical similarities and differences through studies of human and physical geography of a small area to the UK and of a contrasting Non-European country.
Y3 / Volcanoes/Earthquakes
A study of; climate zones, biomes, and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes and the water cycle.
Y4 / The Rainforest
Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on South America and concentrating on their environmental regions, key human and physical characteristics. / USA
Locate world’s countries, a focus of USA, looking at key physical and human characteristics.
Y5 / Greece
Understand geographical similarities and differences through studies of human and physical geography of a European country. / Japan
Locate world’s countries, focusing on Asia, looking at key physical, geographical and human characteristics of Japan.
Y6 / London
Name and locate cities of UK, human and physical characteristics, including rivers, hills, key features and land use.
History Curriculum Overview at Latymer All Saints CofE Primary School
Autumn / Spring / SummerY1 / Queen’s Coronation in 1953
A study of events beyond living memory that are significant nationally and globally
Y2 / Great Fire of London
A study of the past, learning key facts about the Great Fire and place it within a chronological framework. / Rosa Parks and Emily Dawson
A study of the lives of significant people who have contributed to national and international achievements.
Y3 / Anglo-Saxons
Britain’s settlements by Anglo-Saxons, invasions, settlements, kingdoms, art, culture and Christian conversions. Also crime and punishments by Anglo-Saxons. / Romans
A study of the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain.
Y4 / Vikings
The Vikings struggle for the kingdom of England. / Egyptians
The achievements of early civilizations- an overview of the impact the Ancient Egyptians have had on our society.
Y5 / Ancient Greece
A study of the Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world. / Stone Age
Changes in Britain from Stone Age to Iron Age
Y6 / Victorians/Local History/British History
A study of local history taking account of a period that shapes the locality. / The Mayans
A study of a non-European society that provides contrast with British history