A survey of how we get to school
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can collect information to find out how pupils in my class get to school, and why they travel that way.
Key learning points
- In investigations, geographers collect and organise information to sort and rank it.
- Many different means of transport are used to travel to school, e.g. bus, walk, car, train, bike.
- Graphs showing information (or data) from fieldwork or surveys can help us discuss and analyse what has been found out.
- People have different reasons for choosing how they travel, e.g. distance, time available, safety, the weather, etc.
Keywords
Journey to school - The journey to school is the method of transport used and the route taken to get to school.
Block graph - A block graph is a graph made of coloured blocks or squares showing data that allows us to compare numbers in a clear and visual way.
Data - Data is a collection of information that can be analysed to help us answer a question.
Transport - Transport is a way of travelling between places and methods of transport include cars, buses, trains, bicycles.
Choices - Choices are decisions made based on a range of options.
Common misconception
Children only use one method of transport to get to school everyday.
Depending on the circumstances on that day, e.g. weather, parent's work schedule, public transport delays etc. you might travel to school in different ways on different days of the week. We are looking at the most frequent way you travel on average.
Teacher tip
You can add more ways of getting to school which reflects your setting e.g. school bus, river boat etc.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the correct word with its definition.
Q2.Which of these are familiar physical features in a local area?
Q3.How can you share the data from your fieldwork?
Q4.Which of these are examples of public transport?
Q5.Which of these can you use to share the findings of your fieldwork?
Q6.What type of housing is this?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a popular way to get to school?
Q2.What do geographers do with the data they collect?
Q3.Match the key word to the correct definition.
Q4.What type of graph can be used to display your data?
Q5.Walking may be a popular choice to get to school if ...
Q6.What factors affect which transport people choose to use?
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