Our Changing WorldThe focus of 'Our Changing World' is to examine how the world is being altered by natural and human forces. We will study changing climates and changing cities to gain an understanding of how and why the world is being changed.
You will learn to analyse visual and written texts, how to gather information and research critically, how to collect different forms of data, to approach things analytically, to work productively on your own and in teams, and to engage in critical thinking - apart from learning lots of interesting things about the world. Our class scoop.it is located here and will collate useful articles and resources. You should read one of these articles a week. |
Weekly PlannerTerm 1: Week 1: Spatial Concepts Week 2: Introduction to Climate Change Week 3: Climate Change and Global Processes Week 4: Rising Sea Levels Week 5: Global Processes Week 6: Climate Change in Australia Week 7: Management Strategies Week 8: Management Strategies Term 2: Week 1: Changing Cities Week 2: Docklands Week 3: Fieldwork Report Week 4: Fieldwork Report Week 5: Megacities Week 6: Megacities/Revision Week 7: Revision Week 8: Exam |
Major Assignment Deadlines and Submission PolicyExact dates to be confirmed:
1. Climate Change Research Task (T1, Wk 7) 2. Docklands Field Report (T2, Wk 4) 3. Exam (T2, Wk 7/8) You must also complete weekly homework and in-class assignments as outlined by me and shown on the individual pages for each week. SUBMISSION POLICY: 1. All assignments are to be submitted by the due date. Any assignment submitted after this date will be penalised at a rate of 5% a day. The only exception is if students have been ill (I require a parent note) or where the student has come to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the due date (this is at my discretion and will only be granted if sufficient cause has been demonstrated). 2. You must have your name written on your assignment - check before submitting! I will not mark work without a name. 3. All assignments (and all work) should be neat and presented to the best of your ability. Your work should reflect the care and effort that has been put into it. |