This document outlines the key steps geographers take in their investigations. It begins by stating the learning objectives as identifying the four core geographical questions and explaining the four steps of data collection and presentation. The four core questions are then defined as what the issue is, which areas are affected and why, the impacts on humans and environment, and how the issue should be managed. The four steps of investigation are then described as identifying the focus, extent, and impacts of the issue, and possible solutions. Data collection methods of fieldwork and research are explained, along with analyzing, presenting, and reviewing findings. The lesson concludes by recapping the four questions and investigation process.

1. Sec 1 Unit 1
Lesson 4
How do geographers carry out their
investigations?

2. 
At the end of the lesson you will be able to :
1.Identify the 4 core geographical
questions
2. List and explain the 4 steps of data
collection and presentation in
geography.

3. 4 Core questions of geography.
1. What is the issue?
2. Which part(s) of the world is/are
affected by this issue? Why does it
occur?
3. How does the issue affect humans
and the natural environment?
4. How should the issue be managed?
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4.  Identify
inquiry.
the focus for the
◦What do we investigate?

5.  Identify
the extent of the
issue.
 See the impact of the issues.
 Identify the reason(s) for the
rise of this issue.

6.  Identify
the impact of the
issue.
 Are there specific groups
affected?
 Is nature affected?
 Are the impacts short or long
term?

7.  Explore
possible solutions.
 How can the issue be
resolved?
 Will there be any damage
that cannot be undone?

9. 

Recess is over.
Perry is hungry.

10. 
Classroom, Lessons.

11. 

Perry cannot focus, his teacher is bothered.
His classmates get scolded because his
teacher is affected.

12. 

Perry should have had some food before
going for his game during recess.
Give him a candy to tide him over.

14. 1.
Data collection
◦ Fieldwork
 Going into the actual area of study.
 Use geographical tools to measure and
record the area of study.
◦ Research
 Using the available resources
(publications, internet, etc.) to research
on topic.

15.  The
data collected is analysed
thoroughly.
 Look for trends that might
explain certain things.
 Look for outstanding
information found in the data.

16.  Use
different tools to
present findings.
 Graphs, Photographs, ICT
tools

17.  Relook
at the investigation.
 Any possible areas of
concern?
 Any areas for improvement?
 How could it have been
done better?

18.  What
are the 4 core
geographical questions?
 How do geographers collect
and present their findings?

19.  Glossary
lesson.
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