data that is collected in person during fieldwork

data that has previously been collected by someone, usually unknown to the person doing the fieldwork

Collecting human geographical data 

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

{{}} data does not have to be collected by experts; it can also be collected by students from previous years.

a rating of something on a numerical scale

the frequency with which something happens

Match each type of data to the correct example of data being described.

To what extent do you agree that the town needs more jobs for young people?

Use three words to describe this part of the national park.

How often do you come to the market for shopping?

How do you feel about the new village recycling scheme?

Which of the following would be classed as a Likert-style question?

In which stage of a fieldwork enquiry would the geographer go to a field site to record information?

The {{}} stage of a fieldwork enquiry is where the geographer reflects on the research they have done and makes suggestions for improvements.

A good enquiry question uses {{}} language. This means the geographer knows exactly what aspects of the topic they are investigating.

measuring species diversity in a small area of grassland

measuring how much litter there is directly outside the school gates

measuring how sediment size changes along a beach

measuring how noise levels vary across a town

Match each enquiry scale to the most likely location and enquiry for which it might be used.

Whether there is a need for change in a place.

Put the letters below in the correct order to fill in the following gap: 'A meaningful enquiry question will have extra detail such as whether an impact is environmental, economic or __________.'

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Adult supervision required

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

Collecting human geographical data

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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