This week, Year 6 have been diving into an exciting geography topic all about global population and how people are distributed across our planet. The children have shown fantastic curiosity, thoughtful questioning, and brilliant teamwork as they explored why people live where they do.
Pupils have been working hard to define global population distribution, learning that people are not spread evenly around the world. They examined maps, graphs, and real‑life examples to identify areas of high and low population density, discussing cities, deserts, mountain ranges, and remote islands.
The class have also begun to describe how and why the global population has changed over time. Using timelines and historical events (linked to their English and History study on WW2), they explored how improvements in medicine, technology, and farming have helped the world’s population grow rapidly. They were fascinated to discover how these changes have shaped modern society.
Finally, Year 6 have started to explain why people might choose to live in particular environments, thinking carefully about factors such as climate, job opportunities, access to clean water, and safety. Their discussions were thoughtful and reflective, showing a mature understanding of how people adapt to the places they live.
