Concluding and decision-making
Geography is all about making decisions and coming to conclusions in an evidence- based manner. You will consider ethical values and analyse data using the concepts of space, change, interconnection and environment. For example, you might use an analysis of the distribution of water to determine the sustainability of a farm. Communicating your ideas and justifying your conclusions are key skills you will develop in the study of Geography. Using geographical concepts and knowledge and a range of digital and non-digital formats, you will express your thoughts on a wide range of concepts and issues. When communicating in Geography you need to ensure that you consider your audience, acknowledge your sources and choose appropriate methods of communication to ensure your message is clear and well-conceived. In Year 7, you will be expected to explore new ways of presenting information, take risks and develop new presentation skills.
Communicating
To help develop your Geographical skills further, see bonus SkillBuilders from lessons 8.6 to 8.15.
8.2 SkillBuilder activity GEOGRAPHICAL INQUIRY Investigating a river 1. Look at FIGURE9 . Discuss the types of data the students might be collecting. Why might this data be useful in studying a river? 2. Think of a question you could investigate about a river. Write down the question and explain how you might ýnd out the answer. For example: How does the depth of the river change along its course? Measure using a meter stick ruler or depth gauge. 3. What patterns might you notice in the data (e.g., does the
FIGURE9 Collecting your own data and information
river get deeper in certain areas)? How could this information help people who live near the river?
4. Based on your question, write a short paragraph explaining why geographical inquiry is important when studying rivers.
8.2
Exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 1, 2, 4
LEVEL2
LEVEL3
3, 6, 8, 10
5, 7, 9
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. Which of the following best deýnes the concept of ‘space’ in geography? A. The arrangement of objects and people on the Earth’s surface B. The physical distance between two locations C. An area with deýned boundaries D. The atmosphere surrounding the Earth 2. What is meant by the geographical concept of ‘place’? A. A physical location with a speciýc address B. A location that holds meaning and signiýcance for individuals or groups C. An area characterised by a particular climate D. A space used for human activities
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