Geography

At Wellsprings the teaching and learning of Humanities encourages pupils to establish links between National Curriculum subjects.  The Humanities subjects are Geography, History, Religious Education and Citizenship.

The fundamental aim of the study of Humanities is to help our pupils develop an understanding of their lives and the world in which they live.  This is achieved through the study of individuals, societies, cultures and the environment.

An understanding of the causes and consequences of change through physical and human actions and processes

Knowledge and understanding of people, cultures and events in a variety of places and at different times

Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

A desire to be proactive local and global citizens

Communication skills - skills in questioning, formulating opinions and arguments, making judgements and carrying out investigations

Geography

Knowledge and understanding of places:

• Pupils develop their sense of identity through learning about their locality and the wider world.

• Knowledge and understanding of patterns and processes.

• Pupils recognise and explain selected physical and human processes.

Knowedge and understanding of environmental relationships and issues:

• Pupils describe how people damage or improve the environment (sustainable development).

• Develop geographical skills and vocabulary necessary to carry out effective geographical enquiry.​