Year 1 Geography Scheme
Year 1 Geography – Scheme of Work
Build strong foundations in geography with our Year 1 scheme of work. Fully aligned with the National Curriculum, this scheme introduces pupils to map skills, locational knowledge, and human and physical geography through engaging, enquiry-based lessons.
Part of our Glorious Geography scheme of work, recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, this Year 1 scheme includes lesson plans, differentiated worksheets, and interactive slides to support teachers and inspire pupils.
Block 1: Out and About – What do you like about your local park?
- Week 1: What are the features of a park?
- Week 2: How can I get from my school to the local park?
- Week 3: Let’s explore the local park!
- Week 4: Where are the swings?
- Week 5: What are other parks in the world like?
- Week 6: How can we improve our local park?
Block 2: Climate Zones – Hot and Cold Places, Continents and Oceans
- Week 1: What is the world?
- Week 2: Where in the world does the visitor come from?
- Week 3: What is it like to live in a cold climate?
- Week 4: Is it cold everywhere?
- Week 5: What is it like to live in a hot climate?
- Week 6: How shall we display our learning?
Block 3: Why Do They Live There? – Countries and Capitals of the UK
- Week 1: Where am I?
- Week 2: What is a city?
- Week 3: What do you know about Cardiff?
- Week 4: What is it like to live in Cardiff?
- Week 5: How different/similar is Cardiff to where we live?
- Week 6: Can you plan a trip to Cardiff?
Explore the world with our Year 1 geography scheme
This Year 1 geography scheme of work introduces pupils to key geographical concepts through hands-on, age-appropriate lessons. Pupils develop map skills, begin to understand climate zones, and explore both their local area and the wider UK.
What’s included in this scheme?
- Fully planned lesson packs with worksheets, slides and vocabulary cards.
- Engaging activities to build locational and place knowledge.
- Comparisons between human and physical geography.
- Assessment opportunities to track progress and understanding.
Why choose this scheme?
Our KS1 geography scheme of work is written by subject specialists and recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association. Each lesson is engaging, age-appropriate, and designed to support progression from EYFS through KS1.
Discover more KS1 geography units including continents, oceans, and weather, or explore the full Primary Geography Scheme of Work for EYFS to Year 6.
