A survey of how we get to school
I can collect information to find out how pupils in my class get to school, and why they travel that way.
A survey of how we get to school
I can collect information to find out how pupils in my class get to school, and why they travel that way.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In investigations, geographers collect and organise information to sort and rank it.
- Many different means of transport are used to travel to school, e.g. bus, walk, car, train, bike.
- Graphs showing information (or data) from fieldwork or surveys can help us discuss and analyse what has been found out.
- People have different reasons for choosing how they travel, e.g. distance, time available, safety, the weather, etc.
Common misconception
Children only use one method of transport to get to school everyday.
Depending on the circumstances on that day, e.g. weather, parent's work schedule, public transport delays etc. you might travel to school in different ways on different days of the week. We are looking at the most frequent way you travel on average.
Keywords
Journey to school - The journey to school is the method of transport used and the route taken to get to school.
Block graph - A block graph is a graph made of coloured blocks or squares showing data that allows us to compare numbers in a clear and visual way.
Data - Data is a collection of information that can be analysed to help us answer a question.
Transport - Transport is a way of travelling between places and methods of transport include cars, buses, trains, bicycles.
Choices - Choices are decisions made based on a range of options.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
investigating an issue by collecting data the outdoors
this identifies possible dangers and ways to keep everyone safe
here you can note your findings from fieldwork
Exit quiz
6 Questions
A sheet where you can note your findings from fieldwork.
A way of sharing your findings and can be written, drawn or spoken.
Asking people questions and recording their answers.