Year 3 - Geography
Mapping changes
Local area: how is it changing?
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' fieldwork skills through an investigation of change in the local area. Pupils observe, measure, map and record evidence of change, gather local views, and begin to consider how places evolve over time.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to interpret fieldwork data to find out more about where you live and how it is changing.
Key Notes
- Facts and opinions can be added to a map along with supporting evidence such as photographs
- Using a map enables spatial patterns to be spotted more easily
- Responses to surveys and interviews can be interpreted and presented as graphs, charts or emoticons with or on a map
- Simple grid references can be used to identify locations on a map
Vocabulary To Learn
- data: Data is a collection of facts or figures that can be analysed to provide information.
- graph: A graph is a diagram or picture that displays data.
- interpret: To interpret is to decide on the meaning of something.
- spatial patterns: Spatial patterns show the links between where things are located.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may think that older parts of a place have not changed since they have been built.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Facts and opinions can be added to a map along with supporting evidence such as photographs. Using a map enables spatial patterns to be spotted more easily.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'data'
Data is a collection of facts or figures that can be analysed to provide information.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may think that older parts of a place have not changed since they have been built. Correction: Use the photographs and evidence from fieldwork to challenge these misconceptions.
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