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How to measure the height of a feature
A field guide explaining how students can measure the height of a feature such as a cliff, a tree or a building.
How to draw a field sketch
A field guide for students undertaking fieldwork and doing a field sketch. The guide talks students through key tips as well as common pitfalls.
Weathering survey
A data collection sheet which allows students to record various aspects relating to weathered rock faces as well as score the degree of weathering using the Rahn Index.
Wave survey
A data collection sheet which allows students to record various aspects of wave movement including height and frequency. These measures can then be used to calculate wave energy.
How to measure the turbidity of water
A field guide that walks students through the idea of turbidity and how it can be measured in lakes and rivers.
How to measure the angle of a slope
A field guide that walks students through measuring the angle of a slope using a clinometer and ranging poles.
How to calculate soil moisture content
A field guide that walks students through the different stages needed to calculate the moisture content of a soil sample.
How to calculate soil organic content
A field guide that walks students through the different stages needed to calculate the organic content of a soil sample.
Designing a data collection phase
A series of key questions students should ask themselves before they begin designing the data collection phase of an investigation.
The language of geography statistics
A working glossary for students to use as they think about and write up their independent investigation.
Secondary Data Sources
A list of sources of secondary data sources that can help students as they undertake independent investigations.
Industrial Potential Survey
A data collection sheet designed to allow students to collect data on how likely it is that industry might develop in a place or how likely industry will prosper in a place.
Security Survey
A data collection sheet designed to allow students to collect data on features of urban design that aid or hinder security and crime.
How to measure the velocity of river flow
A field guide walking students through the different stages needed when measuring the velocity of a river’s flow.
How to measure the relative amounts of soil components
A field guide walking students through the different stages needed to work out the relative amounts of clay, sand and silt in a soil sample.
Data Analysis Discussion Framework
A framework which encourages students to explore a wide range of ideas in relation to their data analysis.
Creating Data Collection Layers in ArcGIS
A step by step guide to show students how to set up ArcGIS layers into which they can collect fieldwork data on devices in the field.
Thinking Through Different Research Frameworks
A writing grid to help students think about the different frameworks for geographical enquiry they could use to investigate a topic.
Krumbein phi Scale
A guide to the classification of different sediments according to the Krumbein phi scale.
Questioning a field photo
A framework that helps students to question a view in a more meaningful way.