One Planet, Our World — Cornerstones curriculum project

One Planet, Our World

Year 3GeographyLegacy project

This project teaches children to locate countries and cities, and use grid references, compass points and latitude and longitude. They learn about the layers of the Earth and plate tectonics and discover the five major climate zones. They learn about significant places in the United Kingdom and carry out fieldwork to discover how land is used in the locality.

Project scope

One Planet, Our World provides a structured approach to Geography, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Geography

Topics covered

  • Climate zones
  • Earth’s layers
  • Fieldwork
  • Grid references
  • Land use
  • Location
  • Maps skills

What's included

One Planet, Our World is a comprehensive Geography project that boasts an array of essentials including:

17 Lesson activities
49 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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