Fieldwork: Planning a river enquiry and collecting data
I can collect river characteristics data as part of a fieldwork enquiry.
- Year 9
Fieldwork: Planning a river enquiry and collecting data
I can collect river characteristics data as part of a fieldwork enquiry.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Bradshaw model shows theoretically how the physical characteristics of a typical river change from source to mouth.
- Many physical characteristics of a river can be measured during fieldwork.
- Geographers can carry out fieldwork to see if their local river behaves like a theoretical one.
Keywords
Bradshaw model - a theory that describes how the physical characteristics of a typical river change from source to mouth
Bedload - geological material that is eroded, transported and deposited by a river such as stones boulders and sand
(flow) velocity - the speed at which water passes along a channel
Common misconception
Field sketches are artistic impressions of a geographical scene.
Field sketches are about clearly representing the geographical features of a place, not about the artistic skills of the geographer.
Equipment
30 metre measuring tape; metre stick; 30 centimetre ruler; float (such as an orange or a dog biscuit); clipboard
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What causes a river to erode its banks most?
Q2.Where does deposition mostly occur in a river?
Q3.What shape is typically formed by a meandering river?
Q4.Which landform is created by deposition at the river’s mouth?
Q5.What is the source of a river?
Q6.Which process deepens river valleys over time?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
