RIVER CUCKMERE TRIP

In May, our Y10 GCSE Geography students spent a day per class collecting data at the River Cuckmere, Alfriston. This fieldwork component is a requirement of their exam board.

They were able to get into the river and collect cross-section and velocity data, in order to investigate if the discharge of the river changes over time. We were also able to take students to a picturesque viewpoint from which they could view the lower course of the River Cuckmere and see the river mouth as it enters the sea at Cuckmere Haven.

We were impressed by the enthusiasm and teamwork displayed by students over the six days of trips. Luckily, only one class got rained on!

In their subsequent lessons, students presented and analysed their primary data, considered secondary data and developed their ability to draw conclusions. They also spent time evaluating fieldwork sampling strategies and methods.

Overall, a very successful set of fieldtrips!