the physical shape and size of a beach, a cliff, waves and beach sediment

an imaginary line along which samples of data are collected

a metal pole (traditionally red and white striped) that is used to mark a point in a survey

a hand-held device used to measure the gradient of a slope

a square frame used at ground level to show the limits of a sample area

Coastal fieldwork

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about fieldwork, an important assessment component at GCSE. Pupils will learn about the six stages of enquiry (formulating a question; collecting, presenting and analysing data; and writing conclusions and an evaluation). Pupils will also consider four field study options. 

Fieldwork

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

a square device that is placed on the ground to sample sediment

a red and white pole used to mark out sections of a transect

a special tape measure for measuring the height of a cliff

'How has the new sea wall affected how people use the beach?' This is an enquiry question focusing on coastal {{}}.

Select a transect across the width of the beach.

Place two ranging poles at a set distance apart.

Position the clinometer alongside one ranging pole.

Angle the clinometer to point at the same point on the opposite ranging pole.

Read the gradient from the dial on the clinometer.

Sort these stages of measuring the angle of a beach into the correct order.

If a geographer wants to study the effectiveness of a groyne, they can measure from the {{}} of the groyne to the top of the beach sediment on either side of the groyne.

data which can be sorted into exclusive categories

data which has the potential to answer the enquiry question

data which would be the same were the data collection method to be repeated

data which does not follow the general pattern or trend

Geographers should always look at the {{}} and moral impacts of their enquiry.

whether the enquiry question is suitable for the location

elements of the data collection that could be improved

how the choice of analysis technique impacted the final conclusion

Which of the following should **not** be mentioned in an evaluation?

A field sketch is a good way of recording and presenting __________ data.

data collected by another student last year

Which of these is **not** an example of secondary data?

Which dimension that is measured in physical geography enquiries, is missing from the following list? Depth, length, width, height and {{}}.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Coastal fieldwork

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.