I.B. Geography

Year 11 Miss Currie 2012/2013

What do we study in Semester 1?

Population changes, migration and genderInequalities in wealth and developmentClimate change and soil degradation

Assessment – for school reports

Class work & participation (20%)Homework & quizzes (20%)Essays & essay plans (30%)Tests (30%)

Work ExpectationsStandard Level: min. 3 hours homework per weekHigher Level: min. 4 hours homework per weekUnfinished work must be completed at homeLate work - marked down by 10% for every day it is not submitted. Extensions – if you require one (e.g. due to sickness) talk to me at least 3 days before the work is due.

External Assessment- for your I.B score in 2014

2 (SL) or 3 (HL) x Examinations in May/June of Y12Paper 1 – CorePaper 2 – Optional ThemesPaper 3 – Globalization

and….

Internal Assessment- for your I.B. score in 2014

Fieldwork – primary data collected in groups during one full day of investigation 2,500 word report – based on data collected in groups, but collated, graphed and analyzed individually20 hours (including explanations, field-trip etc.)Worth 25% (SL) or 20% (HL) of your score

Every Lesson…Be on time!Bring: text book (IB Geography), folder, coloured pencils and a ruler to every classParticipate in class discussionsShow you’re are listeningBoard = Paper

Tips for success…Buy a world map Review your notes everydayRead extra materials (on wiki and FB) Get organized – weekly timetable, study space

ContactEmail: jennifer.currie@cjd-bs.deWebpage: jcurrie.wikispaces.comIf you have any questions, email me to make an

appointment.