Students will follow the route of enquiry to investigate an urban area. They will consider background information, data collection methods that can be used when investigating an urban area. Fieldwork techniques will include investigating land use in different areas, pedestrian counts, traffic counts, environmental quality assessment, questionnaires.
Investigate microclimates across different habitats including natural and built environments. Use fieldwork techniques to collect primary data and then compare the results. Students will develop geographical skills, specifically fieldwork and enquiry skills.
Investigate how hydrology changes the physical landscape. Follow the route of enquiry to investigate how river characters change with distance downstream. Students will use the Bradshaw Model to make predictions about how the river channel will change.They will have the chance to take first hand measurements, make observations of distinctive…
Investigate the different sectors of economic activity. Consider how they operate in different physical locations, and how they can be sustainable. Students will develop geographical skills, specifically fieldwork and enquiry skills.
Investigate a changing population. Discover the factors that influence the population and how a changing population have impacted upon a local area. Students will develop geographical skills, specifically fieldwork and enquiry skills.
Investigate the management of urban development and how it was done in an environmentally sensitive way. Students will develop geographical skills, specifically fieldwork and enquiry skills.
Investigate microclimates across different habitats. Use fieldwork techniques to collect primary data and then compare the results. Students will develop geographical skills, specifically fieldwork and enquiry skills.
The course investigates changes in river channel and drainage characteristics at three sites along the river. Students plan an investigation and collect and record data at each site, including river measurements, field sketches, and observation of human impact on the river. Students will develop geographical skills, specifically fieldwork and enquiry…
Use maps, stories and games to explore habitats. Discover the plants and animals that live here and design and build dens for Barnaby Bear.
Our three-day residential covers key literacy and numeracy skills, focuses on promoting social and emotional development through experiencing a residential and promotes healthier lifestyles with active learning.