S1 Geography Guiding Notes: Introduction to Fieldwork

These Senior 1 Geography notes introduce fieldwork under the topic of ways of studying geography. They explain fieldwork as practical geographical inquiry involving data collection, analysis and reporting. Opening activities ask learners to identify natural and built features and investigate economic activities around their homes. The notes identify three stages of fieldwork, then focus on preparation, including pilot visits, choosing a study topic, selecting methods and equipment, organising groups, obtaining permission, reviewing related information and briefing learners. Two sample questions ask learners to describe the activities undertaken before a fieldwork study.