Environmental Events Portfolio
These are challenging times of significant global change
relative to the environment, societies, and cultures. Hopefully, this
exercise will bring these important subjects to your attention. Using
the format provided below, record unusual weather events (heavy rains, drought,
winds, freeze), earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunami events,
recorded icebergs, ozone updates, air pollution occurrences, or other significant
events involving the physical elements of the environment. Place the
number of the item in its correct location on the map provided. (You
could also devise a colour coding system for the type of event, for example,
blue for weather, red for volcanoes, etc.).
Please access available media, such as newspapers and magazines. You may also use television news reports, and shows like NOVA, National Geographic, and The Nature of Things . The Internet is also a valuable source of informaion (ensure that it is a RELIABLE source; like a newspaper or environmental group). At the completion of this log, you will see the variety of physical events that are actually occurring on a global scale, and their impact on the human and natural environment.
Sample Log (a guideline.....)
1. Title (Event - i.e. "Rising Levels of Ozone Depletion over Antarctica")
Date: __________________________________________
Source: __________________________________________
Event: (Synopsis - a brief description of the event; 10-12 sentences. Ensure you discuss the 5 Ws and the H. Pictures and/or diagrams would be helpful!). __________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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Tie-In to Physical Geography: (Expand causes of event, based on course material) ____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Human/Natural Environment Impact: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
You must complete a minimum of 15 environmental Event logs; at least ONE per unit
. You should have a variety of sources, all WELL labelled. Failure to identify
a source will result in a loss of mark for that entry (i.e. a zero). Check your planner to view the school's plagiarism policy.
Evaluation Scheme: Rubric (See Below)
Please access available media, such as newspapers and magazines. You may also use television news reports, and shows like NOVA, National Geographic, and The Nature of Things . The Internet is also a valuable source of informaion (ensure that it is a RELIABLE source; like a newspaper or environmental group). At the completion of this log, you will see the variety of physical events that are actually occurring on a global scale, and their impact on the human and natural environment.
Sample Log (a guideline.....)1. Title (Event - i.e. "Rising Levels of Ozone Depletion over Antarctica")
Date: __________________________________________
Source: __________________________________________
Event: (Synopsis - a brief description of the event; 10-12 sentences. Ensure you discuss the 5 Ws and the H. Pictures and/or diagrams would be helpful!). __________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Tie-In to Physical Geography: (Expand causes of event, based on course material) ____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Human/Natural Environment Impact: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
You must complete a minimum of 15 environmental Event logs; at least ONE per unit
. You should have a variety of sources, all WELL labelled. Failure to identify
a source will result in a loss of mark for that entry (i.e. a zero). Check your planner to view the school's plagiarism policy.How you choose to exhibit your log is up to you. Be as
creative as you like. At a minimum, your log should be contained in a separate
journal or duotang. This portfolio of environmental events will be considered
a CULMINATING ACTIVITY, and will be worth 3% of your final mark. |
Evaluation Scheme: Rubric (See Below)