Using 3D GIS for physical geography fieldwork
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use 3D GIS to visualise and analyse physical geography fieldwork data.
Key learning points
- 3D GIS can be used to visualise and configure primary georeferenced data attributes from physical geography fieldwork.
- 3D GIS visualisations can use attributes including bearing data to create proportional, orientated symbols.
- 3D GIS visualisations can be time-enabled using temporal data attributes to enhance the visualisation.
- 3D GIS visualisations of secondary data attributes such as flood risk data can be used to support fieldwork enquiry.
Keywords
Georeferenced - information which has been tied to a particular location (geolocated), using an agreed system such as latitude and longitude
Attribute - a data value associated with a feature or variable measure (‘field’) in a GIS layer
Bearing - an angle measured clockwise from north 0° to 359°, used to orientate attribute symbols to show direction
Elevation Profile - a GIS tool which visualises changes in height above or below sea level along a transect line
Common misconception
Missing a small step in procedural knowledge for GIS.
Emphasise the most likely pitfalls e.g. toggling 'Time'; configuring symbols and pop-ups
Teacher tip
No matter what your level of experience is with GIS, go through all the steps yourself first until you feel confident and fluent. Don't worry if you make a mistake, everybody does, even experienced practitioners!
Equipment
The lesson will require students to have access to a suitable IT device e.g. laptop. Some tasks would be facilitated by the students using a mouse for more effective and faster control of the cursor.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the fieldwork keywords to their definitions:
A statement that can be tested through investigation
A way of selecting who or what to include in data collection
A clear step-by-step explanation of how data is collected
A summary of what the results show at the end of an enquiry
Q2.A method describes how data will be .
Q3.What does the conclusion of your fieldwork investigation explain?
Q4.Which of these is a quantitative method of collecting data?
Q5.Which of the following helps make data collection fair and reliable?
Q6.Which of these is a type of secondary data?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords with their definitions:
Data tied to a real-world location using coordinates
Value linked to a GIS feature, like height or slope
Angle showing direction from north in degrees
Graph showing height changes along a path or line
Q2.An elevation profile shows how the changes along a path.
Q3.What is one benefit of using 3D GIS in physical geography fieldwork?
Q4.What’s a common issue when using 3D GIS for fieldwork?
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