Part of GeographyFieldworkYear 3Year 4
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Play the video to see how Ayesha and James carry out their investigation at the river.
Ayesha: Look, it's raining. I'm glad I brought my coat.
James: Yeah, it's great鈥
Ayesha: We're going to have to be really careful. The rocks near the river look wet and very slippery. Make sure you stay away from the edge.
James: Oops! Yeah, we'll need to be really careful.
Ayesha: Woop.I'd like to do some drawing but it's raining so hard that I think it's going to be difficult. I'll take a photo instead and add the physical features afterwards.
James: I've got a tablet to take photos with, but I don't want to get it wet.
Ayesha: There are some trees over there, we can shelter under them.
James: I'll ask Miss if it's OK.
Teacher: That's fine, but stay where we can see you, OK?
Ayesha: Thanks, Miss.
James: Make sure you get the landscape in. Can you see the curve of the river?
Ayesha: Yep!
James: We can note the features on the photo using the tablet.I've borrowed an umbrella.
Ayesha: Great! Now I can draw in the physical and human features.
James: We should measure how fast the river flows.
Ayesha: OK, I'll measure ten metres.
James: I'll drop the orange and then you time how long it takes to travel ten metres. Ready?
James: Go!
Ayesha: Let's do it three times, then we'll work out the average time.I think we've got everything!
James: Oof! Great鈥 That's great鈥
Before you leave for fieldwork, make sure you pack all the equipment you will need.
Waterproof clothing can keep you dry during investigations and bright colours will help adults know where you are.
Wellington boots are useful during river investigations.
Findings can be photographed and labelled later.
You can record your observations using tablets.
Draw and label the human and physical features you observe.
Listen carefully to the adult who is looking after you.
Staying safe is very important, especially near water.
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