Presenting and Analysing Fieldwork Data
Geography · Year 5 · Geographical Skills and Fieldwork · 3o Periodo

Presenting and Analysing Fieldwork Data

Pupils return to the classroom to organise and present their fieldwork findings. They create sketch maps, plans, and graphs to communicate their geographical discoveries and draw conclusions.

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, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies.

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Pupils return to the classroom to organise and present their fieldwork findings. They create sketch maps, plans, and graphs to communicate their geographical discoveries and draw conclusions.

Key Questions

  1. What is the most effective way to present the data we collected?
  2. How do sketch maps help us visualise our local area?
  3. What conclusions can we draw from our fieldwork investigation regarding human and physical features?

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