Fieldwork: Observing geographical features on our route
I can observe and use geographical vocabulary to talk about features of our local area as we follow a route to a local play area.
Fieldwork: Observing geographical features on our route
I can observe and use geographical vocabulary to talk about features of our local area as we follow a route to a local play area.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Routes, e.g. to a local play area, can be plotted and followed on different kinds of maps.
- Geographers use maps in fieldwork to find and locate specific features, e.g. in a local play area.
- Geographers use different ways of assessing features and places, such as when comparing views about a play area.
- Journey sticks can help us record and remember what a place is like.
Keywords
Fieldwork - Fieldwork is investigating the outdoors using geographical tools and thinking to gather information or data.
Journey stick - A journey stick is a way to remember a route by collecting items on the route and fixing them to a stick.
Play equipment - Play equipment are structures that children use for play such as swings, slides, climbing frames and sand boxes.
Opinion - An opinion is a thought, feeling or belief held by a person or group of people.
Common misconception
Fieldwork means being in a field.
Fieldwork can take place anywhere! It means going outside to observe and gather information.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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