Interconnected World — Cornerstones curriculum project

Interconnected World

Year 4GeographyLegacy project

This project teaches children about compass points and four and six-figure grid references. They learn about the tropics and the countries, climates and culture of North and South America. Children identify physical features in the United Kingdom and learn about the National Rail and canal networks. They conduct an enquiry to prove a hypothesis, gathering data from maps and surveys before drawing conclusions.

Project scope

Interconnected World provides a structured approach to Geography, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Geography

Topics covered

  • Climate
  • Compass points
  • Gathering and using data
  • Geographical enquiry
  • Map skills
  • North and South America
  • Physical features
  • UK transport

What's included

Interconnected World is a comprehensive Geography project that boasts an array of essentials including:

13 Lesson activities
33 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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