Active fieldwork
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can gather data and record it accurately through fieldwork.
Key learning points
- Some data, like the location of local services, can remain the same for a period of time.
- Some data, like traffic counts or temperature varies from hour to hour.
- Geographers use maps in the field to know exactly where they are and to locate specific features.
- Geographers note the time, location and conditions, such as weather, of a fieldwork enquiry.
Keywords
Evidence - Evidence is a fact or piece of information that helps to prove that something is or is not true.
Data - Data is a collection of facts or figures that can be analysed to provide information.
Services - A service is a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection.
Varies - If something in a particular category or group varies it is different in some way to the other things in that category or group.
Common misconception
Children might think these results will be permanent.
If time allowed you could repeat the fieldwork on a different day, or send groups out a different times then compare the results.
Teacher tip
To help children navigate around their fieldwork routes, you could take a compass and demonstrate how to help them find their bearings.
Equipment
A map of your local area, a clipboard, something to write or stickers and a camera or iPad.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.You should carry out a risk assessment your fieldwork.
Q2.Match the keywords to their definitions.
looks at what hazards we might come across and how to keep us safe.
a potential danger that could affect our safety.
something that is easy to get to, enter or use.
Q3.Which of these might make a route inaccessible?
Q4.Order the stages of an enquiry starting with the first step.
Q5.Match the hazard to the action we could take to reduce risk.
stay away from the kerb and use proper crossings with an adult
stay with adult/group and wear a fluorescent jacket, if you have one
think about the weather and do not run
Q6.Staying safe is the responsibility of ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1. is a fact or piece of information that helps to prove that something is or is not true.
Q2. is a collection of information that can be analysed to help us answer a question.
Q3.What is a service?
Q4.Order the stages of an enquiry starting with the first step.
Q5.What is litter?
Q6.Which information should geographers note when conducting fieldwork?
To help you plan your 4 geography lesson on: Active fieldwork, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 geography lesson on: Active fieldwork, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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