Active fieldwork
I can gather data and record it accurately through fieldwork.
Active fieldwork
I can gather data and record it accurately through fieldwork.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some data, like the location of local services, can remain the same for a period of time.
- Some data, like traffic counts or temperature varies from hour to hour.
- Geographers use maps in the field to know exactly where they are and to locate specific features.
- Geographers note the time, location and conditions, such as weather, of a fieldwork enquiry.
Common misconception
Children might think these results will be permanent.
If time allowed you could repeat the fieldwork on a different day, or send groups out a different times then compare the results.
Keywords
Evidence - Evidence is a fact or piece of information that helps to prove that something is or is not true.
Data - Data is a collection of facts or figures that can be analysed to provide information.
Services - A service is a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection.
Varies - If something in a particular category or group varies it is different in some way to the other things in that category or group.
Equipment
A map of your local area, a clipboard, something to write or stickers and a camera or iPad.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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