A risk assessment looks at what hazards we might come across and how to keep us safe.

A hazard is a potential danger that could affect our safety.

Something that is accessible is easy to get to, enter or use.

Risk assessment and staying safe

Geography

Change in a local area

Fieldwork tools and techniques

Active fieldwork

Presenting data

Future changes

Using digital maps to explore changes in our local area

This Unit links directly to 'Local area: Why are trees and forests important?', where pupils will continue to evaluate the local area by investigating green spaces and trees.

This unit builds on 'UK region: Why is the Lake District a National Park?' in which pupils learnt about issues at a regional scale in the Lake District, and it develops 'Local area: How is it changing?' in which local area change was identified and recorded. This unit is about evaluating change with a futures’ perspective.  

This unit develops pupils’ fieldwork and enquiry skills through a local investigation into change. Pupils use maps, tools and data to explore how their area is changing, collect and present information, and reflect on possible changes in the future.

Local area: what needs changing?

A method of collecting data in fieldwork.

A way of creating enquiry questions in geography.

It looks at what hazards we might come across and how to keep us safe.

{{}} is a potential danger that could affect our safety.

if it passes places where we can collect data

When planning a route for fieldwork what should we consider?

What could be used to check the suitability of a fieldwork route before active fieldwork?

to identify potential hazards and dangers in order to minimize the risk of harm 

to decide what equipment is needed for fieldwork

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

to take a break from their regular work and enjoy the natural environment

to gather first hand data and observations about the local area

What is the first step a geographer takes when doing fieldwork?

What do geographers aim to do at the end of their fieldwork research?

means talking to people to gather information.

is an investigation of a geographical question or issue.

Match the key words to their definitions. 

A questionnaire is a set of __________ used to collect information or data.

It helps them create beautiful graphs and tables

It helps them to make their work look more professional.

it helps to identify patterns, draw conclusions and answer enquiry questiions

Why is it important for geographers to present their data?

Starter Quiz

Why do geographers plan fieldwork?