Geography

At Teesville Academy, Geography teaching is about developing an understanding of our world and local area, through experience, investigation and learning. Geography helps pupils to gain a greater understanding of the ways of life and cultures of people in other places. This will help to enable pupils to take responsibility for their role in society and to develop a caring attitude towards others, animals and plants in our environment. The teaching of Geography in Teesville is focused around pupils learning about their local area in contrast with other places in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. The study of the local area forms an important part of the Geography taught at our school and activities are planned to build upon the pupils's knowledge and understanding of the local area.

Our aim is for all pupils to see themselves as geographers and have a real passion for the subject, and an enthusiastic engagement in its teaching and learning. We do this through an active curriculum that incorporates the outdoors where possible; providing our pupils with ‘memorable’ experiences and visits; as well as regular opportunities to work together collaboratively. We aim to develop a real sense of curiosity to find out about the world and the people who live there. We strive to provide an extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary through geographical enquiry, enabling pupils to apply questioning skills in addition to effective analytical and presentational techniques confidently.

Our curriculum plans in regular opportunities for pupils to work in the school grounds, local environment, as well as further afield in order to enhance their fieldwork and develop their geographical skills and techniques.

In this ever-changing world, it is crucial that pupils have an awareness of environmental issues – locally and globally. We do this through teaching and learning around specific topics, as well as addressing current and relevant issues using ‘Picture News’. We facilitate opportunities for pupils to express well-balanced opinions, rooted in secure knowledge and understanding about current and contemporary issues. Pupils develop confidence when reaching conclusions and demonstrate a reasoned argument to explain findings.