Obviously an important part of Geography is the ability to collect and analysis data about the real world. This ability is examined at GCSE and A2/AS Level. To assist our students in acquiring these skills a piece of field work is done in every year in Key Stage 3. The data collection is done on the school site or as a homework task.

At GCSE the research is done during a fieldtrip to Bridlington.

At AS Level the data is collected at Hornsea Beach.

At A2 Level data is collected by doing a stream study in the North York Moors.

Any piece of work requiring a student to leave the school site has to be fully risk assessed and approved by the County Council. Parents must fill in the parental consent form. A covering letter is no longer acceptable.

1. Year 7 – Students survey their settlement to see if larger places have more services. This is handed in as a completed project.

2. Year 8 – Students survey each other regarding their holiday destinations. This is handed in as a completed project.

3. Year 9 – Students take various climatic measurements around the site to see where would be the best place to locate picnic benches. This is handed in as a completed project.

5. GCSE – Students examine the affect that tourism has had on Bridlington. This is handed in as a completed project worth 25% of the final grade

6. AS Level – Students use their knowledge of coasts to research various features of Hornsea Beach. Questions will be asked about this piece of work in exam GGB1.

7. A2 Level – Students research the changes in a river as it flows downhill. The work is examined in exam GGB6.