S.1 Geography, Term 1
Ways of Studying Geography: Field Work, Photographs, Statistics
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S.1 · Geography · Term 1
Ways of Studying Geography: Field Work, Photographs, Statistics
Competency
After studying this topic, the learner should understand and be able to study geography through the use of field work and through studying photographs.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Know what is meant by field work Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 2 | Understand how to use and apply different techniques used in field work Understanding | Understanding |
| 3 | Use observation, interviews, questionnaires, drawings and photographs in field work Skills | Skills |
| 4 | Use maps, aerial images, photographs, graphs and charts to communicate data Skills | Skills |
| 5 | Analyse and present statistics gathered in fieldwork Skills | Skills |
| 6 | Write conclusions to summarise field work Generic skills | Generic skills |
| 7 | Know the three different angles from which photographs can be taken Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 8 | Know the terms used to describe the different parts of a photograph KnowledgeValues & attitudes | KnowledgeValues & attitudes |
| 9 | Appreciate the effect of perspective on oblique photographs KnowledgeValues & attitudes | KnowledgeValues & attitudes |
| 10 | Differentiate between photographs and maps Understanding | Understanding |
| 11 | Describe an area seen on a photograph Skills | Skills |
| 12 | Make a sketch of an area from a photograph Skills | Skills |
| 13 | Appreciate that field work and photographs are important because geography is the study of the real world Values & attitudesGeneric skills | Values & attitudesGeneric skills |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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