The classes in Y4 and Y5 went on a walk through Wombwell identifying a range of physical and human features. They identified landscape features as well as housing, recreational buildings, local businesses and local services. Children then had the opportunity to plot their findings on a map. They identified features on maps of Whitby and Wombwell.

We have been working hard to use a range of maps and atlases. We have been learning map symbols and locating points of interest on OS maps by 6 figure grid references. We have also been applying our map skills in the wider curriculum. We have located countries on a world map where Islam was founded and identified places we have been learning about during French lessons.

In Team CH we have been carrying out fieldwork in and around the school grounds. We have then been creating our own maps to show key features. We are exploring the 4 countries of the UK and learning the names of key landmarks and capital cities. We are slow working hard to learn new geography words and use them in our explanations and written work.

We have been out for a walk in Wombwell investigating geographical features. We have been looking at the different kinds of housing and buildings. We have also been looking at the physical landscape of our area. We have been exploring a range of maps. We will be looking closely for similarities and differences between land use and the geographical landscapes of Whitby and Wombwell. We are exploring the industrial heritage and social and economic make up of the two areas.

In Team CB  as part of our Geography work we have been exploring…
What can we find out about rivers, mountains and oceans?
We have visited: UK and Europe
 
We are learning…
To locate and explore the physical geography of rivers and mountains locally, nationally and internationally. To use of maps atlases and multimedia technology. An introduction to learning about the water-cycle
 
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In Team JF as part of our Geography work we have been exploring…
What is it like in different parts of the UK?
We have visited: Wombwell, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
We will be looking at the different landscapes, landmarks, cities, towns, jobs and traditions. We will celebrate our learning by holding an afternoon tea-party celebrating all 4 countries. We will be exploring our local area and creating maps to show our findings.
 
Geographical vocabulary list…
TO REVISIT
Town, village, map, local, country, town, village, countryside, farm,
 INTRODUCE—Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, capital city, urban, rural,
environment and landscape