Your ISU essay tutorial

Periodically over the weekend I will check this thread to see if you have any questions regarding your ISU topics.  i.e. clarification of your topic and/or thesis.  Sources of info, useful examples that might help you to develop or prove your point.  This is a good time to make a sprint to the finish and lock in some decent marks to show on paper how truly capable you all are.  I am proud of your achievements this year.  Keep it up! 

Year end reflection

This is to be a personal reflection on items you have learned in this course.  This is a draft marking scheme.  As always, your input is welcome until it is finalized.

Value: 5%
Format: I am flexible with the format on this one:
- Video
- Computer animation
- Written journal entry
- Powerpoint summary
- Semi-formal (no jeans) essay
- Art piece
- check with me if you aren't sure

Marking Scheme:  I will use a checklist for this one as a score card.
Length:
- Written Format: I will be looking at approx. 5 pgs. typed
- Alternative Format: Presentation approx. 5 mins.
Mechanics:
- Proper grammar and punctuation is necessary in all formats.
Content:
- Refers to a personal experience in the course
- Makes reference to specific events/materials in the course
- Describes strengths/weaknesses of
- Is honest
- Connects personal experiences in course/class to "outside" world experiences.
-Displays evidence of the importance of global issues and being informed on global issues.

Level 4
makes connections between physical geography, human systems and the environment with a high degree of effectiveness
expresses and organizes ideas and information with a high degree of effectiveness

Level 3
 makes connections between physical  geography, human systems and the environment with considerable effectiveness
expresses and organizes ideas and information with considerable effectiveness

Level 2
makes connections between physical geography, human systems and the environment with some effectiveness
expresses and organizes ideas and information with some effectiveness

*if you are having trouble meeting the 5-page requirement then you can break it down into unit by unit and highlight the ones which impacted you the most and draw comparisons from those units to the above systems (in the level 4 category i.e. human systems such as political, social, technology, environment, life support systems, ecosystems, wildlife, etc.)

End of year business.

As per today's discussion we agreed on the following:
10% =In-class exam, essay format. See ISU blog post for updates.          
Date: January 23rd.

15%=Final exam.  Format=50 M/C, some short answer, diagram/political cartoon, covers whole year.
          Date: January 29th.

5%=End of year reflection.  See above blog post for details on marking scheme.
          Due: January 18th or earlier if you wish.





*NOTE:  ABSOLUTELY NO LATES ACCEPTED FOR ANY OF ABOVE.
CASES OF CRITICAL ILLNESS MUST BE DOCUMENTED BY A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE TO SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.