information which has been tied to a particular location (geolocated), using an agreed system such as latitude and longitude

a data value associated with a feature or variable measure (‘field’) in a GIS layer

an angle measured clockwise from north 0° to 359°, used to orientate attribute symbols to show direction

a GIS tool which visualises changes in height above or below sea level along a transect line

Fieldwork Physical 3D LC1 Using 3D GIS primary data for fieldwork

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Fieldwork Physical 3D LC2 Using 3D GIS secondary data for fieldwork

Using 3D GIS for physical geography fieldwork

Geography

Formulating an enquiry question

Collecting human geographical data

Collecting physical geographical data

Presenting geographical data

Analysing geographical data

Evaluating geographical enquiries

Coastal fieldwork

River fieldwork

Urban fieldwork

Rural fieldwork

Using 2D GIS for physical geography fieldwork

Using GIS for human geography fieldwork

This unit teaches pupils about fieldwork, an important assessment component at GCSE. Pupils will learn about the six stages of enquiry (formulating a question; collecting, presenting and analysing data; and writing conclusions and an evaluation). Pupils will also consider four field study options.

Fieldwork investigation

Data tied to a real-world location using coordinates

Value linked to a GIS feature, like height or slope

Angle showing direction from north in degrees

Graph showing height changes along a path or line

Match the keywords with their definitions:

An elevation profile shows how the {{}} changes along a path.

It allows better visualisation of landscapes and terrain

What is one benefit of using 3D GIS in physical geography fieldwork?

Missing small steps like enabling ‘Time’ or configuring symbols

What’s a common issue when using 3D GIS for fieldwork?

A statement that can be tested through investigation

A way of selecting who or what to include in data collection

A clear step-by-step explanation of how data is collected

A summary of what the results show at the end of an enquiry

Match the fieldwork keywords to their definitions:

A method describes how data will be {{}}.

Whether your hypothesis was supported or not

What does the conclusion of your fieldwork investigation explain?

Measuring footfall at different times of day

Asking people how they feel about a place

Which of these is a quantitative method of collecting data?

Using a clear method and repeating measurements

Which of the following helps make data collection fair and reliable?

Which of these is a type of secondary data?

Using 3D GIS for physical geography fieldwork

Lesson outcome