Support mixed-age geography teaching with this Year 1 and 2 mixed age geography block focused on local area studies, simple fieldwork and early map skills. Designed for schools teaching combined Year 1 and Year 2 classes, this block forms part of our mixed age geography scheme of work and provides a clear sequence of lessons that works effectively in mixed-age classrooms.
The lessons follow the same carefully planned structure as our single-year units but are organised so that pupils in mixed age KS1 classes experience the full geography curriculum without repeating the same topics.
As part of Glorious Geography, which has been Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, this block supports pupils in exploring their local environment, developing early map skills and carrying out simple fieldwork. Planning, differentiated activities and interactive slides are included to support teachers and make mixed-age geography teaching manageable and effective.
The unit can be taught flexibly across the term. Many schools choose to teach geography through blocked units across alternate half terms, while others deliver shorter weekly geography lessons depending on their curriculum structure.
This Year 1/2 geography block forms part of our wider mixed-age geography scheme, supporting progression across combined classes from Year 1 through to Year 6.
For schools teaching mixed age classes, the Year 1 and Year 2 geography units can be organised into a two-year cycle.
In the first year of the cycle, pupils follow the Cycle A geography blocks. In the second year, pupils follow the Cycle B blocks. This ensures that children in mixed age KS1 classes experience the full geography curriculum without repeating the same blocks.
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This Year 1 and 2 mixed age geography block introduces pupils to their local area through observation, simple fieldwork and map-based activities. Pupils identify human and physical features, follow simple routes, use keys and directional language, and compare different places using photographs and maps.
The structure works well for both year groups. Younger pupils access the learning through practical tasks and clear explanations, while older pupils build on their knowledge and apply geographical skills with increasing independence.
This is the first block in the Cycle A sequence for Year 1 and 2 mixed age geography. It pairs with the equivalent Cycle B block taught the following year to ensure pupils experience a broad range of geography topics without repeating lessons.
The unit can be taught flexibly within different curriculum structures. Many schools choose to teach geography through blocked units across alternate half terms, while others deliver shorter weekly geography lessons throughout the term.
Created by subject specialists and recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, our Glorious Geography scheme supports progression from EYFS geography through to KS2 geography.
