Conducting Local Fieldwork
Geography · Year 5 · Geographical Skills and Fieldwork · 3o Periodo

Conducting Local Fieldwork

Pupils go out into the local area to collect primary data. They use their planned methods to measure and record information about the environment, noting both human and physical characteristics.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE National Curriculum Geography Key Stage 2: Geographical skills and fieldwork;Use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods.

About This Topic

Pupils go out into the local area to collect primary data. They use their planned methods to measure and record information about the environment, noting both human and physical characteristics.

Key Questions

  1. How does our local area change as we move through different zones?
  2. What challenges do we face when collecting data outdoors?
  3. How can we ensure our measurements and observations are accurate?

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