Fieldwork: Analysing, concluding and evaluating microclimate data

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that help explain our weather and climate. Pupils will use fieldwork to investigate weather in their local area. Pupils will also learn about how and why our climate is changing.

Weather and climate: how do they vary?

What does ‘sample size’ mean in geography?

Assumptions are better than interpretations

Interpretations are more valid because they’re based on evidence

Which of these is true about assumptions and interpretations?

Which of these might affect a microclimate?

To understand how weather changes in books

To compare real conditions in different places

Why do geographers collect microclimate data in the field?

Which tool would be best for measuring temperature during fieldwork?

Why do geographers use field sketches during fieldwork?

How does shade affect temperature in our school?

What is an example of a good fieldwork question?

Starter Quiz