GeographyYears 7–8Geographical Skills

Geographical investigation

Formulate geographical questions; research, analyse and present findings; draw evidence-based conclusions

What you'll learn

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    Imagine you're a detective 🕵️, but instead of solving crimes, you're solving mysteries about places!

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    What does a geographical detective do?

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    Let's investigate: 'Why is the park near our school so busy on Saturdays?' 🏞️

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    Now you investigate! Use the map to find clues about this town. Click on places to see what's there.

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    You found 12 shops. What question could you ask next about the town?

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    Great question! Now collect data: count how many people visit the shops in one hour. Use the tally chart.

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    You counted 8 people in one hour. What could you do next to understand why the town is busy?

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