Fieldwork methodology at each site, we will stop and our tour guide, nikolai, will give a talk about the area you are. Quantitative data usually consists of factual information that can be counted and used in fieldwork. Primary data may include traffic counts, pedestrian counts, environmental indexes, questionnaires or land use surveys. Fieldwork is when you go out and collect data yourself to find out the answer to a geographical question. Apr 10, 2007 igcse geography fieldwork data presentation 1. Check out the paper 2 click to enlarge front cover to the right. Our gcse geography specification adopts an enquiry approach to the study of geographical information, issues and concepts. Assessment at a glance cambridge igcse syllabuses are designed as twoyear courses for examination at age 16plus. Igcse geography data collection booklet ib dp geography. You will need a ruler, protractor and will be issued with some plain paper for workings out etc. The tools provided to automatically generate the images below are all very quick and easy to use. L be able to describe physical geography processes in a clear sequence, making appropriate use of key. In the following example, radar graphs have been used to show the distribution of different land uses along each transect, showing that certain land uses are more prevalent in certain directions. An aim should state the purpose of your whole piece of field.
Geography fieldwork involves formulating an enquiry question, gathering data and analysing the results. You can also then evaluate your field work after it has been completed. Coastal where the land meets the sea, the uks coastline is over 7500 miles in length, and its a place thats always changing through erosion, transportation and deposition rivers constantly changing, water levels rise and fall after rain and with the seasons. Fieldwork equipment for geography teachers take your lessons out of the classroom with our geography fieldwork equipment, and get your students involved. Data presentation beach profiles allow you to identify changes in beach size and shape. Geography data presentation techniques and methods. This is an example of human fieldwork looking at how the development of a brownfield site has helped to improve an area. Pearson edexcel level 1level 2 gcse 91 in geography a 1ga0.
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. Your findings can be presented with a range of graphical and mapping techniques. This coursework will be assessed on the following criteria. Many of the most appropriate types of data presentation techniques commonly used. 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. Data presentation gis can be a useful way of presenting your data. Excerpt from tv show showing how to use sampling strategies in geography fieldwork where people are involved. Each form of data presentation needs to be justified. Justify your choice of data presentation technique in figure 7c. Probably the most useful secondary data is census data. This syllabus is available for examination in both the june and november sessions.
Temperatures over much of kenya are subtropical or temperate, and are similar to those in summer in france or southern britain. Completing a geographical enquiry is like a journey. Current trends in geography s techniques suggest a future in which researchers, students, business people, and public policy makers will explore a world of shared spatial data from their desktops. It is based on the principle that geographical education should enable learners to become critical and reflective thinkers by engaging them actively in the enquiry process. Fieldwork equipment for geography teachers geopack. Half of all a level geography students visit our centres. You could also calculate the cross sectional area of the beach in order to quantify changes in overall beach size. Geography gcse 91 edexcel b investigating geographical issues 2. The edexcel igcse geography specification includes eight fieldwork opportunities of which it is recommended that students carry out two as practical fieldwork studies, one from.
May 25, 2017 this is a power point and hand out for pupils for the fieldwork section of the new aqa gcse geography. An example of the data collection, presentation and. Unless the graph has been taken from an external source as referenced it should be assumed that the. The programme outlines an example cambridge geography igcse fieldwork programme for four days. Candidates answer two compulsory questions, completing a series of written tasks. Secondary data collection maybe found in books, on the internet, in academic journals, etc. Aim measuring and recording weather data from the local area. Some fieldwork opportunities arising from the new specification unit ref. Where some parts of the data collection did not go so well, a pilot study may have been beneficial, although it is realised that the constraints of the timetable at many schools may not allow this. Geographical data presentation techniques and methods. This is an example programme all programmes are fully customisable and there are other activities which can be added to your stay.
It can require substantial investments of human and financial resources, particularly if carried. Geography fieldwork data presentation methods and techniques. Jun 09, 2018 why cant your body handle a punch to the liver. Unit title background hypothesisquestion conceptsprocesses data collection data presentation. Erosion, transportation and deposition can all alter.
Economic activity and energy investigating the location factors of businesses. Aqa gcse geography fieldwork booklet teaching resources. Further information on each of the fieldwork opportunities can be found in the above details. Fieldwork ks4 physical processes teaching resources available to download. Please refer to page 24 of the specification for the full fieldwork requirements. Advice is also offered which is based on good practice and can.
Students attend a compulsory field trip to carry out fieldwork and data collection and use their findings to produce a 2000 word report, which is worth 27. Gcse geography primary and secondary data, investigating. Fieldwork involves the collection of information or data. Unit 3 fieldwork booklet for new specification aqa gcse geography.
Evaluating data presentation questions to consider be objective. The questions involve an appreciation of a range of techniques used in fieldwork studies. The processing, presentation and analysis of data will be tested. Schools can base the fieldwork on the geographical concepts rather than the specified locations.
In geography we want you to look back over all of the work you have completed in class in your exercise books and booklets and at home. This syllabus is available for examination in both the june and november series. Data presentation choropleth map showing environmental quality scores in bradford 007. Skills and analysis observation and collection of data. Learn and revise the process of carrying out and writing up fieldwork with gcse. Judgement and decision making conclusion and evaluation 12. Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box. Primary data collection must take place within the investigation and it is acceptable to gather secondary data too. Evaluating data presentation fsc geography fieldwork.
This coursework assignment is based on human geography settlement and must is clearly. Learn and revise collecting qualitative and quantitative data with gcse bitesize geography eduqas. They will request analyses from a rich menu of options, select the geographic area and spatial scale of analysis, and display their results in. There are a wide range of data presentation methods. Describe and suggest reasons for the rapid increase in the worlds population in recent times, the population explosion. The field work scenarios for the two questions will be taken from different aspects of the syllabus content. Gcse geography homework resources by mr mcallister 2 april 2020 1. The inclusion of numerical secondary data, especially when a comparison with the past is required, is also a good idea if not, essential, e. Aqa gcse geography paper 3 sam fieldwork question part 2.
Controlled assessment for your gcse requires that you use fieldwork to investigate one question or hypothesis at a local scale. Geography igcse fieldwork a geography blog for notes on the fieldwork section of the paper. The dvds are great because he teaches concepts both verbally and visually which is always helpful. The resources include videos, simulations, maps, diagrams, graphs, tables, activities, and mysteries. Yr 11 revision notes for igcse geography geography. The resources on this website have been compiled by a teacher of geography igcse and are specifically designed to support the course specification. Aim investigating the locations of factories or services in hammersmith and chiswick hypothesis. Activities, games and worksheets on coasts, floods, glaciers, etc. Paper 2 this is a skills based 1hr 30 minute examination that tests your map skills, photo interpretation and graph interpretation using the topics we study at igcse as the focus. A fieldwork enquiry must use primary data, but secondary data can also be used table 18. Edexcel geography alevel fieldwork section 3 data presentation.
Students taking edexcel igcse geography examinations this year will be assessed on virtual fieldwork opportunities included in the specification for the first time. Knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts 12 marks. All candidates take paper 1 1 hour 45 minutes candidates answer any three questions out of six. Gcse geography fieldwork examples fieldwork toolkit. Fieldwork can enhance learning opportunities for all students because it caters for a variety of teaching and learning. The digital explorer website has a manual on virtual fieldwork in the context of. This geography quiz takes a look at primary and secondary data. Find out more about our gcse geography fieldwork courses. Hazardous environments investigating weather climate. Igcse geography fieldwork data presentation slideshare. Organisation and the presentation of data 12 analysis and interpretation 12 ao3. Apr 17, 2015 excerpt from tv show showing how to use sampling strategies in geography fieldwork where people are involved. Those who were expected to collect data on a given topic on their own tended not to do so well.
There are many variations on the basic bar chart, such as divided bar chart, percentage bar chart and bipolar analysis bar chart. Geography 0460 igcse 2007 3 d investigation enquiry, practical and presentation skills students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to do the following. However, the temptation to use a preponderance of such data at the expense of data collected by the candidates. These case studies are often used as the focus for the 7 mark questions at the end of each of the six questions. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This is a power point and hand out for pupils for the fieldwork section of the new aqa gcse geography. Field work mrs conrads kis igcse geography support. Heres their advice for all uk geography teachers as to the importance of geographical fieldwork and its impact in developing skilled and successful geographers. Fieldwork enquiry for eduqas gcse geography a hodder education.
In the following example, located proportional symbols show changes in discharge with progression downstream. Nov 17, 2015 cambridge igcse geography coursebook with cdrom cambridge international igcse by gary cambers, steve sibley cambridge igcse geography coursebook with cdrom cambridge international igcse by gary cambers, steve sibley pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad a comprehensive second edition of igcse geography, revised for first teaching in 2014. Questions test the methodology of questionnaires, observation, counts, measurement techniques, and may involve developing hypotheses appropriate to specific topics. Data collection and sampling introduction to fieldwork. In thi example, located proportional symbols are used to show changes in sediment size along. Data presentation here a composite bar graph has been used to show changes in land use with progression from the centre of the cbd radar graphs are a powerful way of presenting transect data. Paper 4 alternative to coursework wingate geography. One question will be based on physical geography and the other on a human geography topic or an environmental topic. Customised recording sheets were used to tabulate the data. Many of the most appropriate types of data presentation techniques used to visualise raw geographical data are shown on this page. Fsc gcse geography fieldwork can take place in these environments.
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