How can I measure changes in environmental quality across an urban area?

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
How can I measure changes in environmental quality across an urban area?
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Geographical applications and skills: Fieldwork
Inside
Includes answers
Resource type
Worksheet
Student activity
Differentiated
Complete lesson
Geography
UK

This skills based resource introduces students to the techniques used to investigate an urban transects environmental quality using bipolar scales. Students begin by completing a photo analysis task where they answer six questions about a particular image. They then use images of six areas of Wolverhampton to complete bi-polar surveys of the environmental quality. They should present the data in an appropriate way and evaluate its usefulness.  This could be easily adapted to any town or city.

Included are teaching notes with suggested responses, a differentiated worksheet and possible extension opportunities.

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