Fieldwork: can I create a field sketch of my community?

In this lesson we will be learning about field sketches. We will begin by learning about what field sketches are and how they can be used. Finally you will practise producing your own field sketch of your local community.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is a survey?

A way of reviewing a particular feature of the physical or human environment. A series of questions for the purpose of gathering information. A roughly drawn map that shows only basic details.

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Q2.Which of these statements is a disadvantage of using a questionnaire?

They allow you to cover every aspect of a topic. They may be less accurate when trying to obtain factual information. They allow you to compare different opinions.

2/5

Q3.What would be the best fieldwork tool for measuring biodiversity of an area?

A questionnaire. A survey. A sketch map.

3/5

Q4.What should sketch maps start with?

A title A key A line showing directions A frame

4/5

Q5.What is a topographic map?

A type of map that shows you road names and places. A type of map that shows you the relief of the land. A type of map that shows you the boundaries of each country.

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is a survey?

A way of reviewing a particular feature of the physical or human environment. A series of questions for the purpose of gathering information. A roughly drawn map that shows only basic details.

1/5

Q2.Which of these statements is a disadvantage of using a questionnaire?

They allow you to cover every aspect of a topic. They may be less accurate when trying to obtain factual information. They allow you to compare different opinions.

2/5

Q3.What would be the best fieldwork tool for measuring biodiversity of an area?

A questionnaire. A survey. A sketch map.

3/5

Q4.What should sketch maps start with?

A title A key A line showing directions A frame

4/5

Q5.What is a topographic map?

A type of map that shows you road names and places. A type of map that shows you the relief of the land. A type of map that shows you the boundaries of each country.

5/5

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Fieldwork: can I create a field sketch of my community?

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Q1.What is a field sketch?

A simple drawing of the area you are studying including labels. A roughly drawn map that shows only basic details. A set of questions that aims to collect information.

1/5

Q2.What does the A in O.A.S.I.S stand for?

Area Annotations Aspect

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Q3.Why is it important to label the orientation of your field sketch?

So you know what direction the drawing is facing. So you know what important features are included in the drawing. So you know where the location of where the sketch was drawn.

3/5

Q4.What would be the best fieldwork tool for measuring biodiversity of an area?

A questionnaire. A survey. A sketch map.

4/5

Q5.Which type of grid reference provides the most precise location?

Two figure grid references Four figure grid references. Six figure grid references.

5/5

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Quiz:

Fieldwork: can I create a field sketch of my community?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is a field sketch?

A simple drawing of the area you are studying including labels. A roughly drawn map that shows only basic details. A set of questions that aims to collect information.

1/5

Q2.What does the A in O.A.S.I.S stand for?

Area Annotations Aspect

2/5

Q3.Why is it important to label the orientation of your field sketch?

So you know what direction the drawing is facing. So you know what important features are included in the drawing. So you know where the location of where the sketch was drawn.

3/5

Q4.What would be the best fieldwork tool for measuring biodiversity of an area?

A questionnaire. A survey. A sketch map.

4/5

Q5.Which type of grid reference provides the most precise location?

Two figure grid references Four figure grid references. Six figure grid references.

5/5

Lesson summary: Fieldwork: can I create a field sketch of my community?

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