Support mixed-age geography teaching with this Year 3 and 4 mixed age geography block exploring Paris as a European region study. Designed for schools teaching combined Year 3 and Year 4 classes, this block forms part of our mixed age geography scheme of work for lower KS2 and provides a clear sequence of lessons that works effectively in mixed-age classrooms.
The lessons follow the same carefully sequenced structure as our single-year units but are organised so that pupils in mixed age lower KS2 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 develops pupils’ map skills, locational knowledge and understanding of human and physical features within a contrasting European city. Planning, differentiated activities and interactive slides are included to support teachers and make mixed-age geography teaching manageable and effective.
For schools teaching mixed age classes, the Year 3 and Year 4 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 prevents repetition and ensures that pupils in mixed age lower KS2 classes experience a broad and balanced geography curriculum.
Click here to view the unit outcomes in the single-age version.
This Year 3 and 4 mixed age geography block introduces pupils to Paris through a European region study that develops geographical enquiry and comparative skills. Pupils explore the human and physical features of Paris, plan routes using atlases, and compare the city with their own local area.
The planning supports both year groups by providing clear objectives, structured tasks and opportunities for pupils to apply knowledge at different levels. Younger pupils focus on identifying features and using basic maps, while older pupils build confidence in comparing locations, describing geographical patterns and planning routes.
This is the first block in the Cycle A sequence for Year 3 and 4 mixed age geography. It introduces important European place knowledge that complements the contrasting locality and physical geography topics in Cycle B.
Download this Year 3 and 4 mixed age geography block as part of our primary geography scheme of work. Access all lesson packs, slides and planning with a free trial and explore European geography with your mixed age class.
