Year 5 - Geography
Planning tree planting in the local area
Local and global: why are trees and forests important?
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Unit Summary
This unit explores the importance of trees and forests at local, national and global scales. Pupils investigate the benefits of trees, map forest change over time, and plan action in response to environmental change in their own local area.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to consider evidence from fieldwork and other sources to find a suitable location to plant trees in the local area.
Key Notes
- Tools such as questionnaires, interviews and surveys can be used to collect data about tree planting sites.
- Maps and grid references can be used to identify and locate areas that may be suitable for tree planting.
- Scoring different options helps us to make a decision on where to plant trees.
Vocabulary To Learn
- grid references: A grid reference is a way of locating a point on a map using numbered squares
- survey: A survey is a way of collecting information by asking a set of questions
- risk assessment: A risk assessment looks at what hazards we might come across and how to keep us safe
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A potential tree planting site needs to meet all of the survey requirements.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Tools such as questionnaires, interviews and surveys can be used to collect data about tree planting sites. Maps and grid references can be used to identify and locate areas that may be suitable for tree planting.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'grid references'
A grid reference is a way of locating a point on a map using numbered squares.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: A potential tree planting site needs to meet all of the survey requirements. Correction: The most suitable location will be the site which has the most points. It would be ideal to score full points on the survey but trees could still be planted if some requirements weren't met.
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