Fieldwork and Research Action Plan
| Grade | Work Samples |
|---|---|
| End of Stage 5 (end of Year 10) | |
| Grade A | Huong Ricky |
| Grade B | Kai Chris |
| Grade C | Ali Marley Terry |
| Grade D | Jordan Lou |
Description of activity
Undertake fieldwork and complete a Research Action Plan (RAP) on a selected geographical issue (coastal management) affecting Australian environments in a local context.
Complete Steps 6–8 of the RAP.
These steps are to be completed individually at home after the excursion.
Step 6 - Process and analyse the data collected.
Step 7 - Select presentation methods to communicate the research findings effectively.
Step 8 - Propose individual or group action in response to the research findings and, where appropriate, take such action.
Context
In class, students have been learning about geographical issues on Australia’s coast and how they can be managed sustainably. They are now required to analyse the findings from the fieldwork at a beach and make recommendations for improved management strategies. An overview of coastal management will be taught as part of class work. Fieldwork techniques, data collection and presentation methods will be discussed in class.
Research Action Plan: the steps completed so far (Steps 1–5) in class and during the excursion to a beach.
Step 1: Identify the aim/purpose of the investigation.
Step 2: Generate a number of focus questions to be addressed by the investigation.
Step 3: Decide which primary and secondary data are needed to answer the focus questions.
Step 4: Identify the techniques that will be used to collect the data.
Step 5: Collect primary and secondary data.
Areas for Assessment
Outcomes
5.1 identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information
5.2 analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information
5.3 selects and uses appropriate written, oral and graphic forms to communicate geographical information
5.4 selects and applies appropriate geographical tools
5.5 demonstrates a sense of place about Australian environments
5.6 explains the geographical processes that form and transform Australian environments
5.7 analyses the impacts of different perspectives on geographical issues at local, national and global scales
5.10 applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skills with knowledge of civics to demonstrate informed and active citizenship
Criteria for assessing learning
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- undertake geographical research in the field using appropriate tools and skills
- use their knowledge and relevant geographical information from the field
- communicate using relevant geographic terms and concepts
- present a logical, well-structured report of their research findings.