Geographical Inquiry: Investigating Our Place
Students design and run a short geographical inquiry into a local water or liveability issue, gathering primary data and proposing evidence-based action.
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Students design and run a short geographical inquiry into a local water or liveability issue, gathering primary data and proposing evidence-based action.
Key Questions
- What makes a geographical question worth investigating in our local area?
- Which fieldwork methods give us trustworthy data about our place?
- How do we communicate findings so decision-makers will act?
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