KS3 Geographical Skills and Fieldwork

This course usually runs from 10am – 3pm. There will be an allocated lunch slot, the timing will depend on the final course programme.

Pre Visit / Prior Learning 

• Be aware of the geographical route to enquiry.
• Be aware of the location to be visited and key characteristics about it.

Introduction 

• Welcome and Introduction
• Setting and sharing Objectives

Morning 

• Understanding maps and grid references.
  • Students will take part in an activity to understand grid references.
  • Students will draw their own map of the local area creating appropriate symbols and key.
  • Students will learn to use a compass to navigate. Using basic navigation techniques, they will do a simple orienteering exercise, or trail.
• Weather and Climate
  • Using fieldwork equipment, students will carry out a mini investigation of weather and microclimate in two contrasting locations.

Afternoon 

• Mini investigation: People and Place / Ecosystems (exact investigation will depend on Centre booked)
  • Students will plan and carry out a mini investigation using appropriate sampling methods, fieldwork equipment and data collection.
  • Analysis of the data will be carried out in the field, including drawing conclusions and evaluating their results.

Depart 

Key Stage 3 Geography 

• Geographical Skills and fieldwork
  • build on their knowledge of globes, maps and atlases and apply and develop this knowledge routinely in the classroom and in the field
  • interpret Ordnance Survey maps in the classroom and the field, including using grid references and scale, topographical and other thematic mapping, and aerial and satellite photographs
  • use fieldwork in contrasting locations to collect, analyse and draw conclusions.

• Develop personal skills
• Have fun
• Be inspired by a passion for the subject
• Build friendships