A guide to Expeditions with a Purpose for the Silver & Gold Award level
An expedition is a journey with a purpose or an AIM . Each expedition needs a report on the aim(s) or purpose of the journey.
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Report contents
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Purpose or aim(s) of expedition
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Introduction and background information
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Methods of collecting data
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Results of data obtained
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An Analysis of any patterns found in the data
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A conclusion and summary of findings
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Some examples of purpose topics
- A study of the natural environment (Flora & Fauna) of the Peninsular.
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- A study of the History of the area
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- A Study of the Culture of the area
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- A Study of Myths & Legends of the area
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- A geographical study of the area (land formation, rock types, erosion, etc)
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- A geographical study of the area (populations, etc)
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- A study of the marine environment
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- A study of the religion in the area
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- An architectural study (construction of the old houses & buildings in the villages - could be compared to the modern buildings)
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- A study of land use throughout the Area
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- The impact that tourism has had on the culture / villagers / land use etc)
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- A study of the occupation of the inhabitants in the area
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- A study of the effect that man has had on the landscape
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- A study of the effects of different parts / aspects of the journey / challenge on team work and group moral (note: this would require an academic study including
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- detailed research on team work types / character types eg Belbin/ psychological profiles etc )
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The expedition should be one where each participant is faced with challenges in terms of purpose and achievement and travel by personal effort.
At Silver and Gold level the purpose must be more detailed than at Bronze level and is the main reason for a successful expedition.
All studies will require some prior knowledge of the subject of their purpose before setting out on their expedition.
Students are required to travel with their eyes open and to give an Report of the expedition afterwards.
This means developing good skills of observation and recording as well as planning and researching background information to support your observations.
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SKILLS REQUIRED
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Planning skills
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Background researching skills
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Observation skills
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Recording skills
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Reporting skills
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Communication skills
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The report of the expedition may be prepared either on an individual or group basis. When the report is a joint effort by the whole group the assessor will need to know who is responsible for the various aspects of the work – i.e. it must be clear who actually did what.
The Report – Powerpoint presentation
This PowerPoint slide show should include between 8 and 15 pages and should include explanations, pictures and animations.
It MUST contain the following:-
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Report contents
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Purpose or aim(s) of expedition
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Introduction and background information
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Methods of collecting data
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Results of data obtained
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An Analysis of any patterns found in the data
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A conclusion an summary of findings
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- Aim = purpose of the expedition
- Introduction (background information – found by researching)*
- Methods (how you carried out your research, observations, plans etc)
- Results (your observations – data, written notes, photos, sketches)
- Analysis (any patterns. trends, graphs, etc)
- Conclusion and summary (what you expected to find / observe compared with actual observations / findings
While on expedition
It is generally helpful to keep a running record of what happens during the expedition, this may be written or verbal (tape recorders) as is best suited to the individual, use lunch and rest breaks to make notes. (We realise it is easier said than done in some weather conditions.)
A sketch or two can add a nice personal touch to a report. Take photographs or use postcards etc (of course purchased during your familiarisation period) and remember cameras can get damaged or photos just not turn out.
After the expedition:
Each member of the group must produce a report or part of a report to present your information.
It is up to you if you chose to submit your own account, or if you wish to produce it as a group, in pairs, etc.
Whatever method is chosen it must reflect the contribution and involvement of each participant, both in the preparation of the venture, the venture itself, and in the presentation of the account.
