River studies for geography gcse and a level by focus. Here are some resources that you can adapt in your own teaching. All page references refer to geography fieldwork projects by jennifer frew. Coasts are dynamic environments with processes such as erosion, transportation and deposition creating characteristic landforms. Apr 10, 2007 igcse geography fieldwork data presentation 1. During the fieldwork observe carefully and critically how things happen in the real work situation. Many of the most appropriate types of data presentation techniques used to visualise raw geographical data are shown on this page. Coastal environments are vulnerable to erosion, flooding and sea level rise. Ask students to look at the selection of data presentation techniques they can think about the advantages and disadvantages of. For each approach, a power point presentation is provided for use in the classroom. Unit title background hypothesisquestion conceptsprocesses data collection data presentation 3.
Phonetic data analysis is one of the most useful linguistics books written in the last 25 years. A level students can complete the fieldwork requirements of 4 days of fieldwork within inspiring physical and human environments. In the physical environment, the fieldwork focus is on investigating river or. Otacota job descriptions competencies listed in the fieldwork performance evaluation. Edexcel geography alevel fieldwork section 3 data presentation. Population dtm changing economic world nigeria case study. The chemical interactions of a river in this chapter, we will explore the chemistry picture of a healthy river. Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. But teaching students how to collect, record, present and analyse data beforehand can be difficult.
The nc for geography aims to ensure that all pupils. River channel river channel to calculate the discharge to calculate the discharge. Phonetic data analysis examines the procedures involved in describing the sounds of a language and illustrates the basic techniques of experimental phonetics, most of them requiring little more than a tape recorder, a video camera, and a computer examines the procedures involved in describing the sounds of a language and illustrates the basic techniques of experimental phonetics. A selection of extension tasks and suggestions are also provided.
There are many variations on the basic bar chart, such as divided bar chart, percentage bar chart and bipolar analysis bar chart. Bedload analysis this is the sister program to river flow analysis and allows students to present and analyse original data from their own fieldwork. Some of their results are shown in the table below. Fieldwork write up and investigation complete written element of fieldwork and data presentation methods. In the following example, located proportional symbols show changes in discharge with progression downstream. Wolverhampton girls high schools visit to fsc blencathra to carry out river fieldwork for their geography alevel. Designing and organising fieldwork on the physical environment for. Jun 03, 2011 wolverhampton girls high schools visit to fsc blencathra to carry out river fieldwork for their geography alevel. There are a wide range of data presentation methods. This investigation can be carried out even if the rivers channel is dry. Easy to conduct and collect data in the field in a limited time period. A scatter graph shows the relationship between two sets of data. To develop fieldwork skills such as collecting and recording data. The fieldwork question is geographical and focused, clearly identifying a precise location allowing for primary data collection within the limits of.
Guidelines for two possible river fieldwork projects. Data presentation gis can be a useful way of presenting your data. River fieldwork guide environmental citizenship program v. Fieldwork investigating coastal landscapes holderness 3. For the collection of your qualitative data it is not necessary or practical. This chapter aims to make sure you understand geographic fieldwork and enquiry skills as they relate to data presentation. These activities are demonstrated using an example study area tame river valley, greater manchester. Therefore, we had to record the velocity of the river as 0. S6 river survey fieldwork is part of a wide range of outdoor. Data presentation we will use a scatter graph because. Flood hydrographs use bar charts precipitation and line graphs river. Two of the four units take the user through a piece of interactive virtual fieldwork based on a 10km section of a small lowland river.
The beginning of any research project, whether in the library or in the field, is a statement of purpose that can be expressed in a few sentences. To do this, we will first take a step back and look at the unique properties of water which direct and affect river chemistry. Can be used for revising or summarising the fieldwork that was carried out by students and revisiting. The techniques explained in this investigation may also be. The tools provided to automatically generate the images below are all very quick and easy to use. Actively and creatively solve problems and make decisions in the field.
Physical landscapes of the uk overview of uk relief and river. New aqa gcse rivers fieldwork techniques preparation. Fieldwork is statutory and required as part of the new geography curriculum. Oxford cambridge and rsa gcse 91 geography b geography. If asked to draw a method of presentation in the exam remember to draw it neatly with a ruler, label the axis. Heres their advice for all uk geography teachers as to the importance of geographical fieldwork and its impact in developing skilled and successful geographers. Some fieldwork opportunities arising from the new specification unit ref. In thi example, located proportional symbols are used to show changes in sediment size along. Whilst measuring the velocity at hellworth beck the speed of the river was to slow to move the impellor along the shaft of the hydroprop. Rivers fieldwork intro presentation free download as powerpoint presentation. The uks evolving human landscape case study nottingham a. Uk geographical issues, including physical geography. The techniques explained in this investigation may also be used to discover the rivers discharge.
Fieldwork can enhance learning opportunities for all students because it caters for a variety of teaching and learning. A fieldwork enquiry must use primary data, but secondary data can also be used table 18. Conducted in partnership with environmental resources management. See also the rivers section of geography fieldwork projects on pages 1239. An environmental quality score was calculated at every 30 metres. The link made to geographical theory allows for the possible formulation of hypotheses and predictions. Suggested actions before the fieldwork revise the topics related to the fieldwork. Take your lessons out of the classroom with our geography fieldwork equipment, and get your students involved.
Gcse geography fieldwork examples fieldwork toolkit. Site 4 is found high up in the upper course of the river and has an average depth of 0. Before the fieldwork, many of our students had only seen the upland area of a river in a textbook. Conclusions data presentation introduction and planning data analysis route to enquiry figure 1 fscs route to enquiry, fsc geographical investigations, fsc, 2016. It will be assessed as part of your common entrance. Geography data presentation techniques and methods many of the most appropriate types of data presentation techniques used to visualise raw geographical data are shown on this page. River measurements with barry and ben the geography men duration. The beginning of any research project, whether in the library or in the field, is a statement of. Every field linguist should own a copy of this book. The resource asks students to draw a cross section of a river meander and analyse and evaluate the velocity across the meander. Top level descriptor the link between the fieldwork question and the relevant syllabus topic, the syllabus or geographical theory is described. Can be used to evaluate the different data presentation methods.
Advantages we want to see if discharge increases with distance downstream. Geography fieldwork involves formulating an enquiry question, gathering data and analysing the results. Fieldwork objectives should be related to the goals and competencies expected of entrylevel occupational therapy assistants at your facility. This could easily be amended to include different forms of data presentation used to represent the data collected. Igcse geography fieldwork data presentation slideshare. River processes and pressures river wey, weymouth graphical skills presentation of data 3 changing rural areas village studies in purback coastal change and conflict coastal management in studland graphical skills presentation of data 4 coastal change and conflict coastal management in swanage presentation preparations of findings from the week. Each form of data presentation needs to be justified.
Geography fieldwork project step by step guide the project should be about 1,000 words. Data presentation beach profiles allow you to identify changes in beach size and shape. Flow lines cross sections bar charts dispersion graphs central tendency range, median and inter quartile range mann whitney u test 69. If it is a little longer that is fine but senior school teachers do not want to be trawling through pages of irrelevant work. Fsc offers the opportunity to complete the fieldwork requirements at gcse which will be rooted within specification content. Collect, analyse and communicate with a range of data gathered through experiences of fieldwork that deepen their understanding of geographical processes. Rivers constantly changing, water levels rise and fall after rain and with the seasons. Examples of what techniques for collecting data they will be using in the field. Year 11 changing economic world development and factors affecting it. A guide to conducting high quality fieldwork at gcse. Ppt geography fieldwork powerpoint presentation free. Your findings can be presented with a range of graphical and mapping techniques. Fieldwork enquiry for eduqas gcse geography a hodder education.
Practical fieldwork is a great way to let your students solve problems and see how things work for themselves, leading to a better understanding of the topic, and greater retention of that knowledge. A lesson on preparing for the new gcse rivers fieldwork for physical geography. Fieldwork a fundamental geographical tool a syllabus extract fieldwork is an integral and mandatory part of the study of geography as it facilitates an understanding of geographical processes and geographical inquiry. Geography data presentation techniques and methods. This cdrom provides an innovative and userfriendly solution. You could also calculate the cross sectional area of the beach in order to quantify changes in overall beach size. Site width depth near side depth middle depth far side 1 0. Tabular presentation of data use your computer to write it up.
The following sources should be used to guide your development of sitespecific fieldwork. Section b geographical fieldwork answer all the questions. Data collection and sampling introduction to fieldwork. Aqa gcse geography paper 3 sam fieldwork question part 2. Secondary data sources can be grouped into three main types statistical, graphical and written. Planning sessions, note taking, and data management. Fieldwork equipment for geography teachers geopack. Geography fieldwork data presentation methods and techniques. Geographical data presentation techniques and methods. Uk geographical issues, including physical geography fieldwork and human geography fieldwork 1. With his trademark clarity of thought and expression, peter ladefoged has written a book that is sure to be a classic. To help pupils learn more about their local area and describe how places make them feel.
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