Monday, January 7, 2013

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.)

2 comments:

  1. Is this paper expected to be double spaced?

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  2. I don't follow what you mean by "strengths and weaknesses of" Of what?

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