Geographical Investigation - Fieldwork
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Geography 11-12
Geographical Inquiry
In learning about geographical inquiry in the contemporary world, students investigate:
In undertaking the Geographical Investigation, students:
- what is the geographic extent of the investigation?
- how should the investigation be sequenced?
- what time should be allocated to the various steps?
- using geographical terms and concepts
- applying a recognised form of referencing
Geography 11-12
Geographical Inquiry
In learning about geographical inquiry in the contemporary world, students investigate:
- The nature of geographical inquiry and how it can contribute to the understanding and effective management of places and environments
- The nature of engagement with geographical opportunities and challenges in the public sphere, including the role and influence of research institutions, government, advocacy groups, the media and the individual
In undertaking the Geographical Investigation, students:
- Identify an area for geographical inquiry
- Develop geographical questions and formulate a plan.
- Including:
- what is the geographic extent of the investigation?
- how should the investigation be sequenced?
- what time should be allocated to the various steps?
- Identify and observe relevant ethical practices when conducting the investigation
- Propose recommendations for individual and/or collective action as appropriate
- Collect, record and process relevant primary data
- Organise and process relevant secondary information
- Present and communicate findings.
- Including:
- using geographical terms and concepts
- applying a recognised form of referencing
- Critically review the plan, process and findings of the investigation- using evidence derived from the geographical inquiry process
IB Geography
Fieldwork Investigation
Primary Information
- student’s own observations and measurements collected in the field.
- “primary information” must form the basis of the investigation.
- must provide sufficient information to enable adequate interpretation and analysis.
- both qualitative and quantitative primary information.
Secondary Information
- gathering information from sources that have already been compiled in written, statistical or mapped forms.
- may supplement primary information but must only play a small part in the investigation.
- must be referenced, e.g. Harvard system.
Internal assessment criteria
Criterion A: Fieldwork question and geographic context
Criterion B: Method(s) of investigation
Criterion C: Quality and treatment of information collected
Fieldwork Investigation
Primary Information
- student’s own observations and measurements collected in the field.
- “primary information” must form the basis of the investigation.
- must provide sufficient information to enable adequate interpretation and analysis.
- both qualitative and quantitative primary information.
Secondary Information
- gathering information from sources that have already been compiled in written, statistical or mapped forms.
- may supplement primary information but must only play a small part in the investigation.
- must be referenced, e.g. Harvard system.
Internal assessment criteria
Criterion A: Fieldwork question and geographic context
Criterion B: Method(s) of investigation
Criterion C: Quality and treatment of information collected
