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Conduct geographic research with consultation

How does this AS differ across How does this AS differ across the Levels?the Levels?

Level 1: Carry out and present directed geographic research

What it means:

We tell you what to collectWe tell you the research questionsWe tell you how to present it

Level 2Level 2

Carry out and present guided geographic research

What it means:We tell you the research questionsWe tell you how you can collect itYou sort out how to present your

information

Level 3Level 3

Conduct geographic research with consultation

What it means:You sort out your research questionsYou decide how you will collect dataYou decide how you will present the

information

Consultation means the teacher cannot tell you what to do – however you can ask the teacher questions.

What are the Criteria?What are the Criteria?There is only one :

Conduct comprehensive geographic research with consultation.

Carry out geographic research with Carry out geographic research with consultation means ;consultation means ;

. Conduct geographic research with consultation involves:

• identifying the aim of the research • planning the research • collecting and recording data relevant to the

aim of the research • presenting a map(s) and statistical and/or

visual data • analysing findings • providing a conclusion(s) that relates to the

aim of the research • providing an evaluation of the research

process, and how this affects the validity of the research findings.

Select and discuss geographic Select and discuss geographic concepts relevant to the research concepts relevant to the research topic and /or findingstopic and /or findings

Apply two of the KGCs to your research topic and/or findings somewhere.

Do you remember the KGCs?Be clear that you must relate it to your

research not just beaches / Muriwai / St Leonard's.

Evaluate the research process Evaluate the research process and/or findingsand/or findings

• critically analysing findings – how good or bad were they

• critically evaluating the research process by building on the detailed evaluation of the process through a discussion of alternative research methods and their implications.

ACHIEVEMENTACHIEVEMENT MERITMERIT EXCELLENCEEXCELLENCE

Conduct geographic research with Conduct geographic research with consultation involves: consultation involves:

• • identifying the aim of the research identifying the aim of the research

• • planning the research planning the research

• • collecting and recording data collecting and recording data relevant to the aim of the research relevant to the aim of the research

• • presenting a map(s) and statistical presenting a map(s) and statistical and/or visual data and/or visual data

• • analysing findings analysing findings

• • providing a conclusion(s) that providing a conclusion(s) that relates to the aim of the research relates to the aim of the research

• • providing an evaluation of the providing an evaluation of the research process, and how this research process, and how this affects the validity affects the validity

of the research findings.of the research findings.

• • effectively presenting a effectively presenting a map(s) and statistical and map(s) and statistical and visual data visual data

• • analysing findings, in analysing findings, in detail detail

• • providing a providing a conclusion(s), in detail, conclusion(s), in detail, that relates to the aim of that relates to the aim of the research the research

• • evaluating in detail the evaluating in detail the research process and research process and how this affects the how this affects the validity of the validity of the

research findings and/or research findings and/or conclusions.conclusions.

• • critically analysing critically analysing findings findings

• • critically evaluating critically evaluating the research process the research process by building on the by building on the detailed evaluation detailed evaluation

through a discussion of through a discussion of alternative research alternative research methods and their methods and their implications.implications.

The criteria has different needs for each The criteria has different needs for each achievement level:achievement level:

If you are aiming for good marks then check the marking rubric in your booklet. This tells you what is expected.

To get Excellence it must be in all sections. The Whole Task is marked holistically.

All the questions are given in the booklet so prepare yourself for this.

So what is the context of our So what is the context of our research?research?

The aim is to choose a research question that compares Muriwai Beach with St Leonard’s Beach.

This is easy as one is a low energy beach and the other high energy

The Time Frame for this:The Time Frame for this:Step 1: Muriwai Booklets (done)Step 2: Planning (today)Step 3: Collection of Data (next 2

lessons)Step 4: Background Step 5: Write Up 1 (Task 1) (3 lessons)Step 6: Background Step 7: Write up 2 (Task 2) (2 lessons)

Last week of term

Today’s Task is to do the first Today’s Task is to do the first stage of planning in the stage of planning in the booklet.booklet.

1. Decide on a group of 4-5 of you. They must be in your Geo class.

2. In your group work out your research questions

3. Work out what you are going to collect, how and what everyone’s job is

4. Work out how you will present your data.

Your Research Question:Your Research Question:

Points to remember:

You have already collected data from Muriwai – so base it around that

It must be measurableIt must allow results you can discuss in

depth. Think about what we have covered in class.

Think about presentation methods also.

Your Research Question Your Research Question should be based on:should be based on:

Differences in Elements

Differences in Features

Differences in Processes

So what did we collect?So what did we collect?1. 1. ElementsElements

Waves: Wavelength, wave period, wave height, sediment in swash and backwash.

Sediment: Type, % of each, where found.

Climate: Temperature, wind speed, wind direction.

Plants: Plant type, adaptations, patterns.

2. 2. FeaturesFeatures

Headland: Field Sketches

Beach: Beach slope

Dunes: Dune Height and shape

3. 3. ProcessesProcesses

Wave Erosion: Observations and map of wave refraction, evidence of erosion on the headland through field sketches

Wave Transport:LSD measurementsSaltation: ObservationsAeolian Deposition: Dune height and

shape, density of vegetation growth.

What are the problems with What are the problems with these questions?these questions?

What is the difference between Muriwai and St Leonard’s beach?

How does the rate of saltation differ between Muriwai and St Leonard’s beach?

The difference between the beach profile is the result of the waves.

So where to next?So where to next?

Today: Complete the planning section in your group. Give this in for approval.

Next Lesson in Geo: Collect the field equipment at the beginning of the lesson. Get your raw data. Your Teacher is available for “consultation”.

We will go over the needs for the write up before it is done. Keep the information book safely for reference.