Allotment — Cornerstones curriculum project

Allotment

Year 5GeographyLegacy project

Develop children’s knowledge of plants, agriculture and where food comes from with our pre-planned, comprehensively resourced Year 5 geography project, Allotment. Our high-quality teaching resources help children learn about plant reproduction, cooking, nutrition and land use across the world.

Project scope

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

Art and design

Computing

Design and technology

English

Geography

PSHE

Science

Topics covered

  • Gardening
  • Nutrition
  • Plant life cycles
  • Plants
  • Farming practices around the world
  • Food origins
  • Farming in the UK
  • Common crops
  • Plant reproduction

What's included

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

61 Lesson activities
46 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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