I.B. Geography

Year 11

Miss Currie

2012/2013

What do we study in Semester 1?

Population changes, migration and gender

Inequalities in wealth and development

Climate change and soil degradation

Assessment – for school reports

Class work & participation (20%)

Homework & quizzes (20%)

Essays & essay plans (30%)

Tests (30%)

Work Expectations

Standard Level: min. 3 hours homework per week

Higher Level: min. 4 hours homework per week

Unfinished work must be completed at home

Late 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 Y12

Paper 1 – Core

Paper 2 – Optional Themes

Paper 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 individually

20 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 class

Participate in class discussions

Show you’re are listening

Board = Paper

Tips for success…

Buy a world map

Review your notes everyday

Read extra materials (on wiki and FB)

Get organized – weekly timetable, study space

Contact

Email: jennifer.currie@cjd-bs.de

Webpage: jcurrie.wikispaces.com

If you have any questions, email me to make an appointment.