My

Local
Area:
Lichfi

Name: ________________
eld.
Teacher: __________________________

HLA HELP:

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Introduction / Background to HLA:

This HLA will involve you investigating your

local area - Lichfield. Lichfield is a place
where you attend school and live in or near
to.
This HLA will ask you to investigate specific
characteristics of Lichfield. Specifically we
will be using the postcode WS13 6PW and
the surrounding streets to investigate in
order to complete the tasks.
This map shows the location of WS13 6PW:

This booklet contains a number of tasks which will assess you on your understanding of command words
and your interpretation of data. This HLA will be your Bronze assessment. Therefore it is very important
to put time and effort into completing the tasks in detail. Read the descriptors of the grades at the end
of this document. They will inform you of what your teacher will be looking for in your work in order to
award you a grade.

All answers should be written on the answer sheet.

Task 1:
Describe the location of Lichfield.

In your answer you should include:

- The name of the county Lichfield is located in.
- The location of the county in England – you can do this by using compass directions and referring
to surrounding counties.
- Nearby towns and cities – you can include compass directions and distances to nearby places.

Task 2:
Describe the human and physical characteristics of Lichfield.

In your answer you should a description of any physical and human characteristics found Lichfield (as a city). For
example:
Physical examples: Rivers or lakes, is your local area hilly or flat? Surrounding natural vegetation.
Human examples: tourist attractions, parks, landmarks or statues, famous buildings or hotels, schools etc.

Task 3:
Describe the crime statistics for Lichfield

Click on the below website. Once the webpage is open you will see you need to enter the postcode: WS13 6PW.
Type in your postcode and the site will show you the different crimes which have occurred in a 1 mile radius of
your postcode.

To describe statistics you will need to give

-total number of crimes
-specific numbers of each type of crime
-a description of the location of each type of crime.

https://www.crime-statistics.co.uk/postcode

Task 4:
How are the buildings used in Lichfield?

Choose a specific area to complete this task. This can be made up of one street or a number of streets. Complete the
tally table on the A3 sheet to show numbers of each use of buildings in Lichfield. To complete this task you can
visit the streets you want to collect data on, or use https://www.streetfinder.co.uk/postcode/WS13_6PW.htm to
collect the data. If you are using the website you will need to zoom in on the map – the coloured dots will change
into symbols which represent the type of building found in this area.
Write the name of the street(s) you are collecting data on at the top of the table in answer sheet on the task 4
section.

Task 5:
What is the environment like in Lichfield?

An environmental quality survey rates different characteristics of Lichfield. Read the descriptions and tick the
number which you think best applies to this part of Lichfield. Once completed, calculate the total by adding up the
scores.

How useful is this method of collecting information on the environment? Think about its strengths and weaknesses.
(This is an independent research opportunity).
What other method could you use to collect information on the environment?
Task 6:
Using your answers to tasks 3, 4 & 5, explain possible reasons for the types and numbers of crimes which
occur at this part of Lichfield.

To answer this question you need to think about the possible link between the type of buildings in this part of
Lichfield and the crimes.
You also need to try to offer some explanation for the crimes which occur in this part of Lichfield – why do you
think they happen here?

Task 7
Compare the characteristics of WS13 6PW to your home area. How similar / different is it?

To answer this section you will need to collect similar information on your home area – how is it connected to other
places? What are the crime statistics link? Do you have similar types of buildings? Is your home area connected to
other places?
Grade Descriptor
8 The pupil has demonstrated relevant and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the data
collected. The pupils will have been able to apply the geographical information and issues to
make links and explain the relationships between people and the environment.
The pupil has constructed sustained and convincing arguments to draw well-evidenced
conclusions.
Pupil has used and evaluated a wide range of geographical skills and techniques effectively

5 The pupil has demonstrated mostly accurate and appropriate knowledge and understanding of the
data collected. The pupil was mostly able to apply the geographical information and issues to
answer the questions and make links between people and the environment.
The pupil is able to construct coherent arguments to draw conclusions supported by evidence.
The pupil has used a range of geographical skills and techniques accurately, showing
understanding of their purpose.
2 The pupil shows limited knowledge, understanding and application of geographical information
and issues.
The pupil demonstrate basic understanding of aspects of interactions between people and the
environment.
The pupil is able to make straightforward comments with some reference to evidence.
The pupil has used some basic geographical skills and techniques with limited accuracy