Geography

Parkwood Academy

Meet our Geography Lead

Mrs. Cheema, our Geography lead, is incredibly passionate about igniting a curiosity in our children about their local area of Chelmsford and the fascinating world beyond it. She is dedicated to moving geography learning past textbooks, aiming to provide inspiring field trips and hands-on experiences. Her ultimate goal is to empower every child to see themselves as a real-life geographical explorer, equipped to discover and connect with our planet.

Dinner Table Quiz: Let’s Get Geographic!

Parents, read these questions aloud to see who the ultimate explorer is!

Question 1: Home Ground! We live near Chelmsford. What are TWO other famous towns or cities that are very close to us in Essex? (Answer: (e.g., Brentwood, Billericay, Harlow, Colchester, Southend, Witham))

Question 2: World Record! If you travelled all the way from Chelmsford and kept going around the world in a straight line, what are the names of the FIVE main oceans you would cross? (Answer: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans)

Question 3: Famous Landforms! You are an explorer in Asia. What is the name of the highest mountain in the world? (Answer: Mount Everest)

Question 4: City Life! Mrs. Cheema wants us to explore beyond Chelmsford! What is the capital city of France, our neighbour across the sea? (Answer: Paris)

Question 5: A Map Must-Have! Every good explorer needs a map. What is the key or legend used for on a map?