Year 10 Geography Assessment Notification Research/fieldwork Task 1 Due date: Thursday 7th April 2011 Weighting – 30% Rationale Fieldwork is an essential part of the study of Geography. It is a geographical tool that facilitates the understanding of geographical processes and geographical inquiry. Fieldwork can enhance learning opportunities for a wide range of students because it caters for a variety of teaching and learning styles. Fieldwork enables students to: • acquire knowledge about environments by observing, mapping, measuring and recording phenomena in the real world in a variety of places, including the school • explore the geographical processes that form and transform environments • use different kinds of geographical tools including information and communication technology to assist in the interpretation of, and decision-making about, geographical phenomena • locate, select, organise and communicate geographical information • explore different perspectives on geographical issues.
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5.1 identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information 5.2 analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information 5.3 selects and uses appropriate written, oral and graphic forms to communicate geographical information 5.4 selects and applies appropriate geographical tools 5.5 demonstrates a sense of place about Australian communities 5.6 explains the geographical processes that form and transform Australian environments 5.10 applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skills with knowledge to demonstrate informed and active citizenship Construct and implement a survey Construct a field sketch Develop a research action plan Use fieldwork techniques to collect primary and secondary data Construct and interpret divided bar and column graphs, and composite line graphs Create a formatted, multi-page document containing web-links to communicate geographical information Design and create a simple database from student research Import data from other ICT applications into student research findings Design and create a multimedia presentation or webpage to communicate geographical information to a particular audience
Task description Students will be conducting fieldwork activities in relation to one of the issues covered in Year 10 Geography. Given the location of the College, Coastal Management lends itself to providing an excellent opportunity to conduct this fieldwork. Students are provided with a detailed booklet outlining the various components of the task, which will need to be completed whilst conducting fieldwork. This booklet also details the requirements for the task itself, of which fieldwork is a component.
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Resources Students own fieldwork and related classwork are essential resources for the successful completion of this task. Other resources may be incorporated into the report of student’s findings during the course of this task. A College database will be prepared for students to enter their survey results, which will be manipulated to provide graphical representation of these findings. Class time will be allocated for this as well as training for students in the use of Excel where needed. Textbook pages 46-47 (Kleeman).
Marking Guidelines Criteria 1. Understanding of the Steps of the Research Action Plan: All steps are considered Each step is applied specifically to the coastal fieldwork undertaken Focus Questions are answered 2. Human impact upon the coast Each point addressed Accurate Relevant terminology used 3. Location/sketch Thorough and detailed map and sketch (border, orientation, labeling, title) Accurate reflection of information 4. Erosional processes Table of waves included Definitions of erosional and weathering processes Diagram of rip and explanation of rip currents Sketches of erosional landforms with borders and title Explanation of erosional processes 5. Depositional Processes and Landforms Description of constructive waves Longshore drift diagram, testing and explanation Role of wind in creating sand dune Transect & vegetation succession Bitou Bush management Changes to Wollongong City Beach 6. Survey Results Summary of all survey results Appropriate graphs of 3 pieces of information from survey Explanation of graphs Neat and accurate sketch 7. Secondary Sources Responses by each level of Government (local, state and federal) accurately addressed 8. Fieldwork Report Presentation Neat presentation of findings Notes from the day included Total
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