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1181100Northlakes High SchoolAssessment Task 2Year 9 GeographySubject/Course: Year 9 Geography Unit or Topic: Human Alterations to BiomesAssessment Task Number: 1Assessment Task Name: Human Alterations to Biomes - Palm Oil ProductionWeighting: 30%Due Date: Handed in by 3.00 pm on Friday 25th August 2017, Week 6Outcomes Assessed.GE5-1 explains the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environmentsGE5-3 analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environmentGE5-8 communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategiesPurpose:Students will:Plan an enquiry that identifies and applies geographical methodologies and concepts.Apply geographical concepts to synthesise information from various sources and draw conclusion based on the analysis of data and information taking into account alternative points of view.Present a report communicating the issues surrounding sustainability of a food product. Key Inquiry Question: Why is the production of palm oil considered unstainable?Task Description:Students are to present a geographical report on palm oil that investigates the human alterations within a biome to produce food and the environmental effects of these alterations.Your report should outline:Locations of palm oil and what biome is altered to produce the palm oilWhat impact does the growing of palm oil have on the biome?What is the impact on native flora & fauna?How is palm oil used as a biofuel/foodstuff?What companies produce biofuel/palm oilWhat products use palm oil?Why do some people disagree with the use/production of palm oil?Your opinion: What do you think about the use of palm oil?Your report should include maps, graphs, tables or imagesA bibliography or reference page is to be included in your report.A useful starting point for you research would be: http//forestsTeachers will need to scaffold the correct report structure for their students Submission requiremenTSThis is a COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT for all Year 9 students.This assignment is worth 30% of your final mark and therefore has a significant influence on your final ranking within the year group. You must use a report format for this assessment. You can use drawings, graphs, maps and diagrams in this task. Use headings and label all drawings and diagrams.All assignments must be submitted by 2.30pm Friday 25th August 2017All late assignments will be penalised 10% for the Monday following and then 10% each day. Non-completion of this task may result in a poor grade and a letter home.If a student is absent on the date with a valid reason then the student must provide either a medical certificate, or a statutory declaration signed by a Justice of the Peace. A note will not suffice. An alternative date must be organised by the student in consultation with the teacher no later than a week before if a student knows that he or she will be absent on the due dateYou will sign and date a faculty record when you receive and submit your task. Please submit your final proposal in hardcopy. This can be in a presentation folder or project book.A TECHNOLOGY problem will NOT be a valid excuse for the late submission of work.DO NOT simply download or copy information from the Internet or from written text, this.is called PLAGIARISM and will be heavily penalised. Plagiarism is easily detected using Internet search engines.You must clearly label all parts of your assessment task with your name, class and teacherPlease make your presentation colourful, neat and dynamic. Marking Criteria - Task 1 Palm Oil ProductionMarkCriteriaA27 - 30? Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human alterations of biomes to produce food? Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the environmental effects of alterations to biomes? A constructive and well considered application of a variety of geographical and inquiry skills? Clear and coherent communication of relevant geographical informationB22 - 26? Demonstrates well considered knowledge and understanding of human alterations of biomes to produce food? Demonstrates well considered knowledge and understanding of the environmental effects of alterations to biomes? Well considered application of a variety of geographical and inquiry skills? Clear and coherent communication of relevant geographical informationC15 – 21? Demonstrates considered knowledge and understanding of human alterations of biomes to produce food? Demonstrates considered knowledge and understanding of the environmental effects of alterations to biomes? Competent application of a variety of geographical and inquiry skills? Competent communication of relevant geographical informationD7 – 14? Recognition of basic knowledge and understanding of human alterations of biomes to produce food? Recognition of basic knowledge and understanding of the environmental effects of alterations to biomes? Basic application of a few different geographical and inquiry skills? Basic communication of relevant geographical informationE0 - 6? Limited knowledge and understanding of human alterations of biomes to produce food? Limited knowledge and understanding of the environmental effects of alterations to biomes? Limited application of geographical or inquiry skills? Attempted communication of relevant geographical information ................
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