Key Stage 4 Edexcel B Geography 2016/17 Local Fieldwork Investigation:

Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment, 3days

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GCSE Edexcel geography controlled assessment

Students will research and undertake fieldwork in an appropriate environment in order to start to prepare their portfolio to take forward to the high control ‘write up’ phase of their controlled assessment. The fieldwork will be based on the pre-released titles from Edexcel B. This short course will cover all aspects of the preparation, research, planning, processing and presentation necessary to start to create a portfolio to take back to school or college.

FSC Head office, Preston Montford, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1HWTel: 01743 852100 Fax: 01743 852101 Email: headoffice@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org

Key Stage 4 Edexcel B Geography Local Fieldwork Investigation: Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment, 3days

Please visithttp://www.field-studies-council.org/outdoorclassroom/ For alternative geography fieldwork courses covering the

GCSE Edexcel geography controlled assessment

COURSE LENGTH3 Days (2 nights with 6 teaching sessions)

Monday / Wednesday Tuesday / Thursday Wednesday / Friday

Arrive mid-day

Research on fieldwork and the area to be investigated

Development of hypotheses

Fieldwork from morning to late afternoon including data

collection

Late afternoon and evening beginning write up of

methodology and presentation of data

Completion of portfolio including index of resources

for each student

Depart after lunch

OrFriday Saturday Sunday

Arrive for evening meal

Research on area to be investigated

Development of hypotheses followed by fieldwork from morning to evening meal including data collection

Completion of research in evening

Completion of portfolio including write up of

methodology and presentation of data and

creation of index of resources for each student

Depart after afternoon session

COURSE CONTENTCHOOSE ONE TOPIC FROM THE LIST BELOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CONTROLLED ASSESSMENTCoastal EnvironmentsThe focus of this session is to prepare and collect data for the controlled assessment (Unit 4: Researching Geography). It also covers content from the Coastal Change section of Unit 1 (Dynamic Planet). Due to the changing nature of the controlled assessment the focus for this study will change annually to meet Edexcel’s pre-set title each year.Coastal Environments - Physical Processes2016: Investigate the reasons for varying physical characteristics of beaches.2017: Investigate how two stretches of coastline have contrasting landforms.Coastal Environments - Conflict and Management2016: Investigate the reasons for varying approaches to coastal management.2017: Investigate the costs and benefits of contrasting methods of coastal management.

River EnvironmentsThe focus for this session is to prepare and collect data for the controlled assessment (Unit 4: Researching Geography). It also covers content from the River Processes and Pressures section of Unit 1 (Dynamic Planet). Due to the changing nature of the controlled assessment the focus for this study will change annually to meet Edexcel’s pre-set title each year.River Environments - Physical Processes2016: Investigate the validity of the Bradshaw model in describing changes in discharge along the course of the river.2017: Investigate the changes in channel shape and discharge for contrasting stretches of a river.River Environments - Flood Management2016: Investigate the costs and benefits of varying approaches to river flood management2017: Investigate the costs and benefits of contrasting methods of river management.

FSC Head office, Preston Montford, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1HWTel: 01743 852100 Fax: 01743 852101 Email: headoffice@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org

Key Stage 4 Edexcel B Geography Local Fieldwork Investigation: Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment, 3days

Countryside EnvironmentsThe focus for this session is to prepare and collect data for the controlled assessment (Unit 4: Researching Geography). It also covers content within Section B of Unit 2 (People and the Planet). Due to the changing nature of the controlled assessment the focus for this study will change annually to meet Edexcel’s pre-set title each year.Countryside Environments2016: Investigate the positive and negative economic impacts that tourism can have on rural areas.2017: Investigate the contrasting pressures affecting a rural area.

City EnvironmentsThe focus for this session is to prepare and collect data for the controlled assessment (Unit 4: Researching Geography). It also covers content within Section B of Unit 2 (People and the Planet). Due to the changing nature of the controlled assessment the focus for this study will change annually to meet Edexcel’s pre-set title each year.City Environments - Contemporary Urban Issues2016: Investigate the impact of population change on the characteristics of services in urban areas.2017: Investigate the contrasting levels of deprivation in an urban area

LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMESControlled Assessment

Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Gain case study knowledge of the

environment investigated

Learning Objectives related to the Controlled Assessment: Gain greater understanding of different

approaches to primary data collection Consider how data can be presented Understand the different stages through a

route to enquiry, including a pre-fieldwork phase, setting up the study, fieldwork, data presentation, analysis and evaluation

All students will: Describe the issue to be studied including aims and a location Carry out fieldwork in the outdoor classroom, collecting data for the

controlled assessment Describe different data collection techniques for the investigation Collect a variety of information, first hand, including quantitative and

qualitative data Have access to relevant secondary data Complete their portfolio (unless they are identified as needing additional

time)Most students will: Use secondary data in the pre-fieldwork phase to justify and contextualise

the fieldwork Use GIS information to aid the enquiry process Present data in a variety of ways to aid the enquiry process Use OS maps and aerial photos to aid the investigation Use field sketches/photos/mapsSome students will: Explain a clear aim and purpose for the study including a context for the

investigation Apply appropriate data collection methods and present some justification for

them Use a range of data presentation methods which are fit for purpose Use OS and digital maps and aerial photos to present data/information

"We know the benefit fieldwork brings to geographical

understanding...that’s why we're working with the experts like the

Field Studies Council"Jon Walton

Geography Subject Advisor, Edexcel

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FSC Head office, Preston Montford, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1HWTel: 01743 852100 Fax: 01743 852101 Email: headoffice@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org

Key Stage 4 Edexcel B Geography Local Fieldwork Investigation: Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment, 3days

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