Year 2's Exciting Geography Fieldwork Adventure!

As part of our current Geography topic, our Year 2 children have been exploring what life is like in Kenya and comparing it to our lives here in the UK. Learning about urban cities in Kenya has been fascinating, as the children discovered both similarities and differences to their own lives. To bring this learning to life, we embarked on a hands-on Geography fieldwork adventure in Morden.

Fieldwork is essential in developing children's understanding of their place in the world. It offers them the chance to conduct their own investigations and connect with their local area. Our day began with an exciting bus trip to Morden town centre. The children were buzzing with anticipation as we set off on our journey.

Once in Morden, we divided our time between Morden Hall Park and various enquiries around Morden Town Centre. The students participated in pedestrian counts, litter surveys, shop use observations, vehicle counts, and much more! These activities helped them gather real data and make meaningful comparisons between their local area and urban life in Kenya.

Mrs. Roach, our Geography lead, was thrilled with how the day unfolded. "The fieldwork experience was invaluable for our students. It was wonderful to see them so engaged and enthusiastic about their investigations. Comparing our lives to those in Kenya has broadened their perspectives and deepened their understanding of the world."

Our Year 2 students had a blast and learnt a lot from their fieldwork adventure. Here’s what some of them had to say:

- "I loved counting all the cars and seeing how many different shops there are in Morden," said Alex.
- "It was fun to do the pedestrian count and see how busy our town is. I didn't know we had so many people!" added Neala.
- "The picnic in the park was my favourite part! We had so much fun and learnt a lot too," shared Bobby.

After a busy morning of investigations, we enjoyed a delightful picnic in Morden Hall Park. The children relaxed, played, and shared their findings with each other. It was a perfect way to end our fieldwork day.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 2 geographers and their hard work. This hands-on experience has enriched their learning and sparked a greater interest in the world around them. Well done, Year 2!