The purpose of this week is for each group of students to collect evidence by making observations. The students collect, record and analyse numerical data. The students write a collaborative review of the collected data. This activity gives the students the opportunity to write in a style that demonstrates an awareness of the intended audience.

To be able to read for information.
To be able to vary the style of writing to suit purpose and audience.
To be able to share written accounts.
To be able to write a factual account.

To be able to describe what a place is like.
To be able to use appropriate fieldwork techniques and instruments.
To be able to use appropriate geographical vocabulary.
To be able to communicate in ways appropriate to task and audience.

To understand that it is important to collect evidence by making observations and measurements.
To be able to recognise when a test or comparison is unfair.
To be able to make systematic observations and measurements.

To be able to communicate and handle information.
To be able to present information with an awareness of audience.

To be able to collect, present and interpret data.
To be able to compare data in graphical form.

Support sheets

Optional

data, collect, observe, record, criteria, label, axis, cloud, partial cloud, sun, rain, hail, snow, sleet, fog, mist, storm, thunder, lightning, heavy shower, light shower, hurricane storm force, gale force, strong, light, wind speed, northerly, westerly, southerly, easterly, direction, north, south, east, west, thermometer, rain gauge, humidity, cold, chilly, warm, interpret, compare, information, complete, publish, audience, collaborate

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