Year 8 Geography 2019 - Ambarvale High School

Ambarvale High School

Year 8 2019

Year 8 Geography Assessment Task

Booklet

Mr. Devlin

In this booklet, you will find

1. Assessment Procedures in HSIE 2. Scope and Sequence 3. Assessment Task Notifications

1. Assessment Procedures in HSIE

JUNIOR ASSESSMENT IN HSIE

The HSIE Faculty will follow the policy and procedures outlined in the AHS Assessment Policy and Procedures Booklet.

Please note in particular the following points; ? If you have a legitimate reason why you will be unable to achieve an assessment due date, you may be eligible for special consideration on your task. You should notify your teacher and negotiate this BEFORE the due date of your task. You may be asked to provide some supporting documentation, such as a note from home. ? All tasks should be submitted in PAPER form, NOT electronically, unless your task specifically states otherwise. Be organised. ? Be aware that computer or electronic failure are NOT considered to be a reason for a late or non-completion of assessment tasks. Always, always, always back up your work. ? Students are required to submit their tasks before the end of school day ON THE DUE DATE - ie all tasks must be received by 2.50pm. ? Failure to submit tasks on or before the due date will result in a deduction of marks. 20% will be deducted for each day that the task is late. After 5 school days, students will receive a zero mark and teachers may issue consequences.

Exceptions include the following;

? ILLNESS or MISADVENTURE covered by a note from home and / or a doctor's certificate / certificate from another professional. You must see your classroom teacher / Head Teacher HSIE and present your paperwork when you return to school.

Malpractice (Plagiarism & Cheating);

? Malpractice is a serious matter and includes plagiarism and cheating. In HSIE, there is a significant research component across our subjects and it is important to pay particular attention to plagiarism and accurate referencing. If your assessment has evidence of Malpractice, it can result in a ZERO mark, parental notification, possible disciplinary action and you may be required to resubmit the task.

For further information on Ambarvale High School Assessment requirements. Please refer to your HSC Assessment Booklet for further information.

2. Scope and Sequence

AMBARVALE HIGH SCHOOL HSIE FACULTY: Scope and Sequence

STAGE 4 ? Year 8 Geography

Year 8 Geography 2019.

Unit Title

Unit Length Basic Overview

Investigating the world.

3 weeks

Landscapes and landform

8 weeks

? Students learn key geographical inquiry skills such as: Maps, Fieldwork, Graphs and Stats, spatial technologies and visual representations.

? Students learn about: Landscapes and landforms, the value of landscapes and landforms, changing landscapes, landscape management and protection, geomorphic hazards.

Water in the world 10 weeks

Interconnections 10 weeks Place and Liveability 10 weeks

? Students learn about: Water resources, the water cycle, Australia's water resources, Water scarcity and water management, the value of water, natural hazard.

? Students learn about: Personal connections, technology, trade, production and consumption.

? Influences and perceptions, access to services and facilities, environmental quality, community, enhancing liveability.

Assessment Schedule TASK 1 (25%) Due:

TASK 2 (25%) Due:

TASK 3 (25%) Due:

TASK 4 (25%) Due:

Week 9, Term 1

Fieldwork and reflection

Week 3, Term 2

Geographical Skills Examination

GE4-7, GE 4-8 GE 4-2, GE 4-4, GE 4-5,

Week 7, Term 3

Week 2, Term 4

Interconnections: Extended response.

Annotated visual display

GE 4-2, GE4-3, GE4-4, GE4-8

GE4-1, GE4-6, GE4-8

GE4-7

Stage four Geography Course Outcomes:

- GE4-1, Locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments.

- GE4-2, Describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments.

- GE4-3, Explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change.

- GE4-4, Examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues.

- GE4-5, Discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability.

- GE4-6, Explains differences in human wellbeing.

- GE4-7, Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry.

- GE4-8, Communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies

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