Download free geography long term overview.
In this block of learning, you will cover the following lessons:
🗺️ Week 1: What does local mean?
🗺️ Week 2: How is land used in our locality?
🗺️ Week 3: What is a settlement?
🗺️ Week 4: How is land used in different settlements?
🗺️Week 5: How has the land changed?
🗺️ Week 6: How can we use land in the future? (fieldwork- land use in local area)
(fieldwork- land use in local area)
✅ Be able to identify the local area and its features using four-figure grid references.
✅Be able to identify different types of land use and represent these on a map using a key.
✅ Be able to identify different types of settlements, locate these on a map and describe the land use patterns within them.
✅ Be able to describe how the land use in the local area has changed over time.
✅ Be able to plan positive changes in land use for the future.
Help pupils develop a deeper understanding of settlements and land use with this engaging and comprehensive Year 4 geography unit. Designed to support the National Curriculum for Geography, this unit encourages pupils to explore the features of different types of settlements, how land is used within them, and how human and physical factors influence their development.
Through a carefully sequenced series of lessons, pupils will investigate how settlements have changed over time and the reasons why people choose to live in certain places. They will compare urban, rural, and suburban areas, examining their characteristics and identifying key differences. Pupils will also explore land use patterns in the UK and beyond, considering how geographical factors such as climate, resources, and transport links affect the way land is utilised.
This unit supports key National Curriculum objectives, ensuring pupils can:
Describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including types of settlement and land use, economic activity, and the distribution of natural resources
The unit also encourages pupils to think critically about the impact of human activity on the environment and how land use decisions affect communities.
Each lesson is designed to build on previous knowledge, ensuring pupils develop a secure understanding of settlements and land use. Carefully structured tasks, differentiated resources, and engaging visuals support pupils of all abilities, making geography accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
By the end of the unit, pupils will be able to confidently discuss the different types of settlements, explain the factors that influence land use, and demonstrate their understanding using a range of geographical skills. This unit provides a strong foundation for future geographical studies and helps pupils develop a curiosity about the world around them.
