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Mapping changes
I can interpret fieldwork data to find out more about where I live and how it is changing.
Lesson 5 of 6
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- Year 3
Mapping changes
I can interpret fieldwork data to find out more about where I live and how it is changing.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Facts and opinions can be added to a map along with supporting evidence such as photographs
- Using a map enables spatial patterns to be spotted more easily
- Responses to surveys and interviews can be interpreted and presented as graphs, charts or emoticons with or on a map
- Simple grid references can be used to identify locations on a map
Keywords
Data - Data is a collection of facts or figures that can be analysed to provide information.
Graph - A graph is a diagram or picture that displays data.
Interpret - To interpret is to decide on the meaning of something.
Spatial patterns - Spatial patterns show the links between where things are located.
Common misconception
Children may think that older parts of a place have not changed since they have been built.
Use the photographs and evidence from fieldwork to challenge these misconceptions.
This unit is adaptable and the children's local area should be used in each example. Answers and responses will therefore vary greatly from the example. However this could be used as a comparison.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of fieldwork in geography?
What is the purpose of fieldwork in geography?
To determine the type of data to be collected.
To ensure the safety of individuals.
To decide what type of transport to use.
Q2.Starting at the beginning, put the stages of fieldwork in the correct order.
Starting at the beginning, put the stages of fieldwork in the correct order.
Q3.Certain jobs that people do can the local area.
Certain jobs that people do can the local area.
Q4.What are some methods used to collect data in fieldwork studies?
What are some methods used to collect data in fieldwork studies?
guesswork
Q5. is a fact or piece of information that helps to prove that something is or is not true.
is a fact or piece of information that helps to prove that something is or is not true.
Q6.__________ is an evaluation of the positive and negative qualities of the locality.
__________ is an evaluation of the positive and negative qualities of the locality.
A risk assessment
Fieldwork
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why do we present data as graphs in geography?
Why do we present data as graphs in geography?
To make our work look more professional.
To make our work more colourful and interesting.
To fill up space in our fieldwork report.
Q2.What should all graphs in geography have?
What should all graphs in geography have?
colour
Q3.Put the steps of a geographical enquiry in the correct order.
Put the steps of a geographical enquiry in the correct order.
Q4.__________ show the links between where things are located.
__________ show the links between where things are located.
Risk assessments
Environmental assessments
Q5.What do geographers use to allow spatial patterns to be easily spotted?
What do geographers use to allow spatial patterns to be easily spotted?
photographs
surveys
Q6. is a collection of facts or figures that can be analysed to provide information.
is a collection of facts or figures that can be analysed to provide information.
