Practical work in geography involves hands-on activities where students learn by doing and observing. It differs from fieldwork which takes place outside the classroom. Some practical work tasks can be completed quickly in the classroom, while others may take multiple lessons. Teachers should consider including as much practical work as possible and try to have students work in groups of 4 to 6. Examples of practical work tasks discussed in the document include using maps to identify places with similar latitudes or longitudes, using potatoes to represent contour lines, making a paper snake to demonstrate air movement, and using a paper triangle to measure the height of objects.