a large area of solar panels that together can make a lot of renewable energy

meeting the needs of today without damaging the needs of future generations

an investigation where data is collected, presented and examined so we can answer a geographical question

the purpose of the land and how humans are currently using it

Planning to do fieldwork

Geography

Writing a fieldwork enquiry question

Collecting our geographical data

Presenting our geographical data

Examining our geographical data

Reflecting on our fieldwork enquiry

This unit teaches pupils about the fieldwork enquiry process. Each lesson guides pupils through a stage of a fieldwork enquiry to help them investigate the sustainability of their school.

Fieldwork: how can we investigate the sustainability of our school?

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Which of these are needed when locating solar panels?

We can investigate solar power in our school grounds by doing a {{}} enquiry.

Light that comes from the sun is known as…

Solar panels will work in the shade but…

Using renewable energy pollutes the atmosphere.

Using renewable energy can help us slow down climate change.

Using renewable energy is bad for our health.

Using renewable energy only happens in poorer countries.

Which of the following statements is true?

Unfortunately, sometimes equipment to produce renewable energy can be __________ to  install.

To solve the energy problem, people can both use renewable energy and…

Geography fieldwork means we do some learning…

Planning to do fieldwork

Lesson outcome

Content guidance