Hi, this is a field observation project and I already did the first 2 places. And I need help for my 3dh place which I already chose and I just need to write about this place as a geographically perspective and feature.
Physical Geography FIELD STUDY PROJECT Physical Geography is essentially a study of the landscape and weather. It addresses the processes that create the landscape including atmospheric conditions. As a student of Geography, you will be able to create a FIELD STUDY PROJECT which will document your accumulated geographic knowledge. This project offers you an opportunity to apply critical thinking skills and hands-on experience addressing Geographic concepts and topics. You will be able to gain an in-depth understanding of the physical landscape as you observe and document aspects of the natural environment and atmospheric conditions. You will be working “in the field”. Which simply means going outdoors for 3 separate observations to 3 different locations. This is not an online research project. It is a personal outdoor exploration and experience designed by you. RESOURCES: Utilize any Geography textbooks and online resources. There is great information that will help you! Information from Visitor Centers, kiosks, printed material relating to your topic. PROJECT COMPONENTS This field study project is simply a recording of your observations, analysis, and interpretations of the physical aspects of the landscape and atmosphere. Your project, when completed, will include a cover page, 3 locations/ observations, labeled photos, maps, and a resource page. ENTRY COMPONENTS You are designing this journal. The only requirement is that you conduct 3 separate observations to 3 different locations throughout the semester. You choose the locations. Provide 3 pages for each entry, including photos and maps for each entry. You will compile your finished product and submit it, via CANVAS, on the due date. The HEADING for each of your 3 entries will include the following: • Date, Day, Time, Location • Description of the area MAKE OBSERVATIONS. PROVIDE ANALYSIS. Complete these statements, as many as you can, while studying your object of focus: • I notice…. • I wonder… • This reminds me of… The choice of topics for observation will be different for each student. There are many different aspects to focus on and observe. It really depends on your own location and what you are able to observe. No particular requirements. BELOW ARE SOME EXAMPLES. YOU MAY CHOOSE YOUR OWN IDEAS AS WELL AS THESE: WEATHER EXAMPLE: Your focus one week may be the weather. Perhaps it’s cloudy, or a change in the weather is occurring. This is a great opportunity for observation and analysis of the atmosphere. Use this opportunity to observe cloud formation. Not all clouds are alike. They are classified by shape and altitude. ( Any geography textbook explains this in detail and provides illustrations/photos of cloud classification. ) Take photos of the clouds, edit your photos to include the best few as your documentation. Using your text, determine which type of clouds you are observing. (If you do not have your required textbook, explore online resources for guidance in cloud classification.) Include labeled photos, one with you in the photo at your location, and a map. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT EXAMPLE: Your focus could be on the surrounding natural landscape of your chosen location. Take photos that best depict your observation and analysis. Determine what type of biome you may be observing. ( Information on “BIOMES” are found in Chapter 11 in your text.) Observe the density, or lack of density of the vegetation. Does it speak to the possible amount of water available? Or the steepness of the slope? Is the slope facing to the north or south? What is the difference? If you are observing trees, try to determine which species you see. Help for identification of trees can be found online. Yes, use online resources when necessary and include them on your “RESOURCE PAGE. Using information from any Geography textbook find the correct biome that exists in southern California, apply that information to what you are seeing. Are you seeing examples of what the text is discussing? Include labeled photos, one with you in the photo at your location, and a map. HUMAN/ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION EXAMPLE: You might choose an aspect of Human/Environment interaction. How do humans interact with their environment? Have humans built over the entire area within your location? Are there open spaces not built upon? What do you think are the reasons for how landscape are modified to fit into human purposes? Be open to many types of possibilities when dealing with humans and how the landscape is modified or conformed to. How about houses built upon a hillside? Why is that? How do humans overcome the environment/nature? Include labeled photos, one with you in the photo at your location, and a map. DESTINATION LOCATION EXAMPLE: You might choose a “destination location” for one of your observations. A destination location is one in which there is a significant feature or aspect that draws people to the location. Typically, a VISITOR CENTER would be on the premises, or informative “kiosks” that provide information. There are many “destination locations” nearby in our area in addition to those a bit further in distance from your home area. Any destination location will be fine, so long as it deals with those aspects of the landscape/ physical geography. Meaning that an Art Gallery, Museum, or other “Cultural” type setting is not your focus for this particular project. Include labeled photos, one with you in the photo at your location, and a map. YOUR THOUGHTS Include your own thoughts in each observation. This is referred to as a “Reflection”. This can be done in any form. Narrative, diary entry, poem, prose, drawing, etc. Be sure to include a reflection with each weekly entry. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMPONENT SPECIFICS _________ COVER PAGE: Project Title, Your name, date, course, Professor’s name. You must also include a photo of yourself on the cover page. _________ 3 SEPARATE OBSERVATIONS to 3 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. Entries must be at least 3 pages consisting of at least 1 full page of text. Your college level writing should be thorough, informative and accurate. Include photos to illustrate your discussion and allow the reader to “see” what you observed. Remember: You must include a photo of yourself at each location. _________ LABELED PHOTOS: Include photos with labels. Labels, or captions, allow your reader to understand the photo. Use multiple photos to illustrate your observations and provide visual documentation. Be sure to include one photo of yourself at each location. _________ LABELED MAPS: Include maps of each location. Label the map. Labels, or captions, allow your reader to understand the maps. Make the maps large enough on the page for the “reader” to be able to read it. _________ RESOURCE PAGE: Provide a “Resource Page” at the end of your journal. Any information you collected or used for this project goes here. Resources include: Internet, textbooks, personal interviews, etc. ASSESSMENT Your Field Study Project will be assessed and given points based upon the completed components: 60 points: TEXT – At least 1 full page for each of 3 different locations. 15 points: PHOTOS - labeled 15 points: MAPS- labeled 10 points: RESOURCE PAGE and COVER PAGE _____________ 100 Possible points Check your Canvas assignments for the due date. Be sure to have all components together when submitting this project. HAVE FUN!