Year 5/6 Mixed-Age Geography Scheme

Year 5/6 Cycle A Geography Block 1 Year 5/6 Cycle A Geography Block 2 Year 5/6 Cycle A Geography Block 3 Year 5/6 Cycle B Geography Block 1 Year 5/6 Cycle B Geography Block 2 Year 5/6 Cycle B Geography Block 3

Mixed Age Year 5 and Year 6 Geography Scheme of Work

Our mixed age Year 5 and Year 6 geography scheme is designed for Upper KS2 mixed-age classes, ensuring full National Curriculum coverage through a structured two-year rolling programme. Pupils explore a wide range of human and physical geography topics, with lessons adapted to support progression across both year groups.

For schools with mixed age classes, we have adapted the scheme so that the Year 5 and Year 6 blocks can be taught on a two-year cycle.

In the first year of the cycle, all pupils in Year 5 and 6 will follow the Cycle A blocks of lessons.

In the second year, all pupils in Year 5 and 6 will follow the Cycle B blocks of lessons. This ensures that children do not repeat any units during Upper KS2, while covering all statutory objectives.

Cycle A units
  • Las Vegas – region of North America
  • UK coasts
  • Natural resources and energy
Cycle B units
  • Amazon rainforest – Manaus, South America
  • The Lake District – region of the UK and mapping skills
  • Global trade and economic activity

Why choose our mixed age Year 5 and Year 6 geography scheme?

Our Year 5/6 mixed age geography scheme of work equips teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons across both year groups. The two-year cycle avoids repetition and ensures all Upper KS2 National Curriculum objectives are fully covered.

What’s included?

  • Comprehensive lesson packs with differentiated worksheets, interactive slides and vocabulary resources.
  • Coverage of North America, South America, the UK, coasts, natural resources and global trade.
  • Opportunities for enquiry, debate and fieldwork to develop critical geographical skills.
  • Assessment tasks to track progress and support transition into secondary geography.

Curriculum coverage

This KS2 mixed age geography scheme develops pupils’ understanding of global connections and human impact on the environment. Pupils investigate contrasting regions, explore natural processes such as erosion and resource use, and examine how trade shapes local and global economies.

Explore more in our KS2 geography scheme or view the complete Primary Geography Scheme of Work from EYFS to Year 6.