Primary Schools

Basic structure and terminology


The content of the geography curriculum has been delineated at four levels: infant classes, first and second classes, third and fourth classes, and fifth and sixth classes. At each level content has been divided into two distinct sections:

  • a skills and concepts section which delineates:
    A sense of place and space
    Maps, globes and other graphical skills
    Geographical investigation skills
  • a number of strands which outline the subject matter which may be included in the geography programme:
    Human environments
    Natural environments
    Environmental awareness and care.

Each strand includes several strand units which will form the basic sections of the content covered.

 
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