A comparison of the two different areas will be used to observe the contrasting abundance of plants associated with varying management regimes. How human activity affects biodiversity, local flows, cycles and processes. Students will investigate the interdependence of abiotic and biotic components.
Students will carry out fieldwork to investigate changes in river channel characteristics along the course of the river including a quantitative measure of discharge and qualitative fieldwork methods to consider landforms such as meanders. Students will have an opportunity to develop understanding of the kinds of questions that can…
The day is designed to allow students to gain practical experience in geographical skills and techniques. Including map skills, weather and fieldwork on contrasting places. Learning Objectives Develop well-evidenced geographical arguments. Practice using maps and grid references. Collect, interpret and analyse geographical data…
An investigation of how physical and human processes influence vegetation in one or two woodland areas, including the relationship with climate, soil and human activity. Past management and current practices are discussed. Fieldwork consists of random sampling, measuring biotic and abiotic factors, including plant frequency, canopy…
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,…
Investigate microclimates across different habitats including natural and built environments. Usefieldwork techniques to collect primary data and then compare the results. Students will develop geographical skills, specifically fieldwork and enquiry skills. Learning Objectives Describe key processes in weather and climate Describe how human and physical processes interact to influence…
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 explore drainage basin characteristics, including geology, land…
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.