ASSESSMENT TASK: #4

TOPIC: People and Economic Activity

WEIGHT: 15%

DATE ISSUED: MONDAY 3 MAY 2004

DATE DUE: MONDAY 31 MAY 2004

OUTCOMES TO BE ASSESSED

H4: Analyses the changing spatial and ecological dimensions of an economic activity.

H9: Evaluates geographical information and sources for usefulness, validity and reliability.

H12: Explains geographical patterns, processes and future trends using relevant maps, graphs and statistical data.

TASK

Conduct a geographic study of the Sydney Aquarium as an economic enterprise in the tourist industry. The study should explore:

•  The spatial dimensions of the Sydney Aquarium (H4)

•  The effects of the environment on the Sydney Aquarium (H4)

•  The effects of the Sydney Aquarium on the environment. (H4)

•  Explain the linkages and flows of people, goods and ideas in the Sydney Aquarium (H12)

•  Explain the impact of global trends in the tourist industry on the Sydney Aquarium (H12)

Include an annotated bibliography that evaluates the usefulness, validity and reliability of the sources used in your study. (H9)

PRESENTATION

•  Maximum 1500 word extended response (Font 12)

•  Include maps, graphs and diagrams were appropriate

SUGGESTIONS FOR RESEARCH:

•  Internet web sites

•  Books in the library

•  Journals and magazines

•  Fieldwork

•  Use guidelines for evaluating net resources is on the Think Research Centre page (School library catalogue)

H4: Analyses the changing spatial and ecological dimensions of an economic activity.

Mark

Criteria

Your Mark

9-10

explains complex spatial and ecological relationships and processes, establishing cause by providing details of multiple links

7-8

explains spatial and ecological relationships and processes establishing cause by detailing links

5-6

describes spatial and ecological relationships and processes, identifying major causes and impacts

3-4

describes spatial and ecological features, identifying general interrelationships

1-2

identifies some spatial and ecological features

0

A spatial and ecological analysis not attempted

H9: Evaluates geographical information and sources for usefulness, validity and reliability.

Mark

Criteria

Your Mark

9-10

evaluates a wide range of geographic sources for usefulness, validity and reliability in a structured format

7-8

evaluates a range of geographic sources for usefulness, validity and reliability in a structured format

5-6

interprets major features evident in a range of geographic sources for usefulness, validity and reliability

3-4

describes major features evident in some common geographic sources for usefulness, validity or reliability

1-2

lists some general features and information evident in simple geographic sources and mentions usefulness, validity or reliability .

0

An evaluation of the geographical information and sources for usefulness, validity or reliability is not attempted.

H12: Explains geographical patterns, processes and future trends using relevant maps, graphs and statistical data.

Mark

Criteria

Your Mark

9-10

explains detailed geographic knowledge and understanding of geographic patterns, processes and future trends using a variety of relevant maps, graphs, and statistical data

7-8

applies geographic knowledge and understanding of geographic patterns, processes and future trends using a variety of relevant maps, graphs and statistical data.

5-6

demonstrates general geographic knowledge of patterns, processes and future trends through the use of relevant maps, graphs or statistical data.

3-4

recalls general geographic knowledge of patterns, processes and future trends using relevant maps, graphs or statistical data.

1-2

demonstrates some general geographic knowledge of patterns, processes and future trends with the use of some maps, graphs or statistical data.

0

An explanation of geographical patterns, processes and future trends using relevant maps, graphs or statical data is not attempted.