Geography is varied throughout the Junior school and many different skills are taught. It is taught by the class teacher on a weekly basis.

Year 3

Pupils begin by studying changes in village life and land use. As part of their local History they look at services in Walsall. They then stidy various aspects of weather including, holiday activities relating to weather; climate zones; the water cycle, weather forecasts and seasons. Finally they begin map reading skills. Including compass points, directions, European countries and localised plans

Year 4

Geography in year 4 begins by looking at our local school environment, considering noise, pollution and litter. They then further their map work skills from year 3, looking at map symbols and the origin of place names, and then move on to using maps to look at the development of settlements. A highlight of the year is learning about people and environment of Jamaica, in particular studying villlage life.  

Year 5

The pupils study the topics of 'Water' and 'A contrasting UK locality'. Within these topics children learn how to use six figure grid references and interpret maps and plans. They investigate how important water is in our lives, and how it is managed at a national and global level. Children will identify and compare human and natural features of localities, and consider how human activities affect the environment.

Year 6

Children develop their understanding of the subject matter by using evidence to make decisions about how natural and human processes can alter and shape the physical environment. They focus on developing their geographical skills through the interpretation and drawing of maps, and the undertaking of geographical investigations, responding to questions and observations. They investigate coastlines and their development. Concentrating on how different features are formed and how leisure and business use are affected.