Year 4 Geography and Science
This half term, Year 4 have really enjoyed their cross-curricular learning with similar themes between different subjects. We have conducted a water cycle experiment in Science to see the process in real life, and applied this to our Geography topic, learning about rivers. Our favourite part of this is the water cycle dance! The actions and song really help us remember the key words and different processes.
Year 4 Geography - River Features
This week's Geography lesson was all about the different features of a river. We found out about the different river courses and what we could expect to find at each one and were all amazed to find out that all rivers end up at the sea! We had to work as a team to represent what we had been learning about, by creating our very own representations of rivers and their features out of Lego, before presenting our creations to others. It really helped us learn what we needed to include and all of the different feature names.
Year 2 Geography: Collect and Present Data
Our Year 2 geographers were out doing fieldwork to investigate the wildlife and plants right on our doorstep! We’ve been busy collecting primary data to see exactly what shares our local environment, from moss and grass to ants and flies.
Year 6: Geography - Solar Farm Debate
This week in Geography, Year 6 have put together their previous learning and had a debate around the issue of solar farms. We used voice 21 talk tactics to instigate, build and challenge each other during the debate. Some really interesting points were raised!
Reception- Geography- Our Town
This week, our Reception explorers have been diving deep into our literacy focus, ‘The London Bus’, using the story’s journey through the capital as a springboard for our own local adventures. Inspired by the famous landmarks in the book, we shifted our focus closer to home to celebrate our town of Darwen. The children enjoyed reflecting on the familiar spots they have visited with their families and sharing exciting ideas about where they’d like to go next. Using these discussions as a blueprint, our young architects took to the construction area to recreate Darwen’s iconic skyline. It was wonderful to see their creativity in action as they selected different-sized blocks to represent the unique shapes of Darwen Tower, the Library, and the bustling Town Centre. From the greenery of Bold Venture Park to the local Swimming Baths and even a very busy Asda, the children demonstrated fantastic spatial awareness and teamwork while bringing our local community to life.
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Nurser/Pre-School-Geography-Understanding The World-Little Gardeners
The children had a fabulous week in the sunshine! They truly enjoyed getting muddy as they transformed into little gardeners. After choosing a special spot in our outdoor space, the children planted a variety of blooms, seeds, and bulbs. They have since loved watering their plants and sitting quietly in their new garden, watching and waiting for them to grow.
Year 6: Geography - Energy
This week in Geography, Year 6 have been researching different energy sources, and thinking about the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy. We looked at how demand for energy has changed over time, with the growth in the global population, and the emphasis this has placed on renewable energy sources.
Year 1 Geography UK Weather
Little Geographers in the Making! Our Year One explorers have been busy diving into the world of UK Weather this week! From identifying clouds to prepping for those classic British rainy days, these bright minds are learning how the world works around them—one forecast at a time. It’s all part of our mission: Nurturing Ambition and curiosity from the very start. Learning Focus: Geography & Local Environments Skills: Group collaboration and observation Current Mood: 100% chance of fun! ☔☀️ #DarwenStJames #YearOne #EarlyYearsLearning #UKWeather #LittleGeographers #NurturingAmbition #PrimaryEducation
Year 4 Geography - Where does our food come from?
Our Geography topic is all about the different types of foods we eat, where these are grown or sourced and how far it travels to get to us. We have learnt that the food we get from other countries are called imports. This week, we have been looking at the different types of imported foods and used atlases / maps to find out where that country is, in relation to the UK. We were amazed to find out the average cup of coffee has travelled around 8,000km to reach us!
Year 1 - Geography - Compass Directions
Our young explorers have been busy mastering the four cardinal directions in Geography this week. From identifying North, South, East, and West to mapping out the classroom around them, they are well on their way to becoming expert navigators! It’s wonderful to see such great focus and "direction" in their learning. #Year1 #GeographySkills #YoungExplorers #PrimaryEducation #CompassPoints
Nursery - Geography - Science - Ice Exploration
This lesson was sparked by the children's natural curiosity during outdoor play, when they discovered vehicles "stuck" in the ice. This led to a focused exploration on Friday, where the children set off into the garden equipped with tools like hammers and forks to "save" the frozen vehicles. The children demonstrated fantastic teamwork as they worked together to hit and scrape the ice. This provided a great opportunity for them to observe the physical properties of materials; they noticed that the ice was hard and were fascinated by the cracking sounds and visual patterns as it began to break apart. Their excitement grew as they successfully freed the cars from the ice. The children observed a change in state compared to yesterday, noticing that there was now water in the tray. This sparked a meaningful conversation about ice melting, which they explored further by splashing in the water. To enhance the sensory experience and encourage further investigation, the children were supplied with paint and textured brushes to mark-make directly onto the remaining ice and in the water, combining scientific observation with creative expression.
Year 1 - Geography - Where is the UK?
Wait... we live on an island?! There’s nothing quite like the look on a Year 1 pupil's face when they realise that if they keep driving in one direction for long enough, they’ll eventually hit the sea! This week, we’ve been using our Kapow Primary geography units to answer a big question: Where is the UK? It’s been so much fun watching the children huddle around maps and globes. We’ve been: Hunting for the four countries (and debating which one has the coolest flag—Wales usually wins! ). Learning the names of our capital cities. Discovering that we are surrounded by water on all sides. The best part of the lesson? Watching them try to find their own town on the map. Even though we look tiny on a big world map, it really helps them see how we’re connected to the rest of the planet. Geography in KS1 is all about that "lightbulb moment" where the world suddenly feels a little bit smaller and a lot more interesting.
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