Oakdene Primary Academy Progression of Skills Geography
2022-23
Geography: Progression of skills Little Sycamores
Explore and respond to different natural phenomena in their setting and on trips. Show interest in different occupations Continue to develop positive attitudes about the differences between people.
Nursey Cycle 1 & 2
Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation, discussion, stories, non-fiction texts and maps; Know some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class; Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and – when appropriate – maps. Talk about members of their immediate family and community. Name and describe people who are familiar to them. Compare and contrast characters from stories e.g. brave, kind. Draw information from a simple map. Understand that some places are special to members of the community. Recognise that people have different beliefs and celebrate in different ways.
Reception
Recognise some environments are different to where they live. Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation, discussion, stories, non-fiction texts and maps; Know some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class; Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and – when appropriate – maps.