Geography

At Thornhill there are four areas of geographical study which include: 

The ability to undertake geographical enquiry and use geographical skills:

• to investigate and enquire. 
• to ask where, why, how and to practically demonstrate this.
• to use correct terms, undertake fieldwork, to use a variety of sources to gain information and to organise and communicate findings. 
• to make and use maps, plans and symbols. 
• to identify major geographical features. 
• to correctly use instruments and IT for investigation and recording.

Knowledge and understanding of places. 

• To study particular places and develop a sense of locality and the world around us.
• Knowledge and understanding of geographical patterns and processes and how they affect people.
• To explore themes in the environment (e.g. weather, rivers) and their effect on people. 
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental relationships and issues.
• To be aware of human activity and its impact on the physical environment.