Starter quiz
- Why do geographers plan fieldwork?
- to take a break from their regular work and enjoy the natural environment
- to gather first hand data and observations about the local area ✓
- so they don't have to do research
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- What is the first step a geographer takes when doing fieldwork?
- they come up with their enquiry question ✓
- they start collecting data
- they start analysing the data
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- What do geographers aim to do at the end of their fieldwork research?
- Answer their enquiry question ✓
- Publish a book
- Take a holiday
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- Match the key words to their definitions.
- interview⇔means talking to people to gather information. ✓
- enquiry⇔is an investigation of a geographical question or issue. ✓
- techniques⇔are particular way of doing things ✓
- A questionnaire is a set of __________ used to collect information or data.
- maps
- data
- questions ✓
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- Why is it important for geographers to present their data?
- It helps them create beautiful graphs and tables
- It helps them to make their work look more professional.
- it helps to identify patterns, draw conclusions and answer enquiry questiions ✓
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Exit quiz
- What is a risk assessment?
- A method of collecting data in fieldwork.
- A way of creating enquiry questions in geography.
- It looks at what hazards we might come across and how to keep us safe. ✓
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- ______ is a potential danger that could affect our safety.
- A hazard ✓
- An assessment
- Data
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- Something that is accessible is ...
- hard to get to, enter or use
- easy to get to, enter or use ✓
- impossible to get to, enter or use
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- When planning a route for fieldwork what should we consider?
- if it is accessible ✓
- how long the route will take ✓
- if it passes places where we can collect data ✓
- if it passess places that we like
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- What could be used to check the suitability of a fieldwork route before active fieldwork?
- Google Street View ✓
- OS maps ✓
- field sketches
- aerial images ✓
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- What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
- to identify the best areas for fieldwork
- to identify potential hazards and dangers in order to minimize the risk of harm ✓
- to decide what equipment is needed for fieldwork
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Risk assessment involves identifying possible dangers and knowing what action to take to stay safe
- A fieldwork destination should be accessible and appropriate to help answer the questions in an enquiry
- Digital maps and aerial photos allow us to visit places virtually to identify opportunities and potential hazards.
- Staying safe is the responsibility of the individual as well as the fieldwork leader
Common misconception
Children may not see it as their 'job' to think about risk assessemnts.
Risk assessments conducted by children are very effective as children begin to look at their environment in a different way.
Keywords
Risk assessment - A risk assessment looks at what hazards we might come across and how to keep us safe.
Hazard - A hazard is a potential danger that could affect our safety.
Accessible - Something that is accessible is easy to get to, enter or use.
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