Local Area Study: Our Town/City
Conducting a mini-fieldwork study of the immediate school environment, identifying key geographical features and land use.
Key Questions
- Analyze the different types of land use in our local area.
- Evaluate the accessibility of our school for different modes of transport.
- Design a map of our local area highlighting important services.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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