2021 SCHOOL ASSESSED COURSEWORK

Name: Sarah Fernando

Subject Humanities: Geography
Subject Ms Hack, Mrs Evans, Mrs Darrou, Miss Panayiotou, Mrs Colautti, Mr Espinoza, Mr
Teacher: Cosway.
Topic Landscapes and Landforms Assessment Task
Date: Starting week 7. You will have 5 lessons to complete this. Week 8s classes you will
have to work on this in class. Due week 9. Friday 10th of September (11.59pm)
Marks 55
available:
Criteria: Outcomes assessed:
 Locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places
and environments
 Describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments
 Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using
geographical tools for inquiry.
 Communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies

If this task is not submitted on time, you will be required to present this to your teacher. If you require a time
extension, please see your teacher at least 48 hours prior to your due date. If your piece of work is submitted on time
but does not meet all criteria, you may be required to recomplete the work. In this case you will not be eligible for a
change in your original % grade. Students who are unclear with regards to any policies and procedures relating to due
dates should seek assistance immediately. Please remember that plagiarism will be taken very seriously and will result
in a zero grade for all involved.

STUDENT DECLARATION:
I declare that the work submitted in relation to this task is all my own and I have not received unwarranted
assistance from teachers, tutors or anyone else prior to its completion. My work has been completed
according to the guidelines set by my teacher and school and in accordance with rules. I understand that the
submission of part, or all, of someone else’s work constitutes plagiarism and I accept the consequences
which will be imposed should I do so.

Student signature: Date: 10th of September 2021

Task Outline
You are to research ONE of the following geographical landscapes: Or one agreed upon by your teacher.
• Mountain ranges – The Himalayas, Nepal OR The Great Dividing Range, Australia
• Rainforests – The Amazon, Brazil OR the Daintree Rainforest, Australia
• Deserts – The Grand Canyon, United States OR Cappadocia, Turkey
• Caves – Waitomo Glow worm Caves, New Zealand OR Jenolan Caves, Australia

For the landscape you have chosen, you are to investigate and report on the following: (use the following
points as sub-headings)

CONTENT:
1. The location and characteristics of the landscape: 10 marks
a. Where is it? Absolute (include the co-ordinates) and relative location (how far is it to
Marymede Catholic College) and (2)
b. Identify the natural and human characteristics found at your location? (4)
c. Describe the topography of your chosen landform and include a topographic map ensuring it
has all mapping conventions. (4)

2. Explain the geographical processes involved in its creation: 5 marks

a. Explain the geographical processes that created and have potentially changed your landform.

3. Discuss the ways in which humans interact with the landscape: 12 marks
a. Describe the Social, Economic, and Environmental interactions that affect your chosen
landscape. They can be positive or negative and/or short or long term.

4. Evaluate the effectiveness of a response(s) (something that a group or individual is doing) in

preserving and or protecting the landscape: 20 marks
a. Is it effective yes or no? (1)
b. What is being done to protect the area and why? (Naming and explaining what the response
actually is, who is involved and what it does) (3)
c. Include a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) Analysis of the
response(s) that a group or individual has undertaken to protect or preserve your chosen
landscape. (16)

Presentation methods: (6)

The results of your research could be submitted in a variety of ways including:
 Auditory
- may be in the form of a podcast, informative speech or mock interview (approx. 5 minutes).
(NOTE: any verbal presentations must also include a transcript)
• Visual
- may be in the form of a diorama, website, sway, or infographic. POWERPOINTS ARE NOT AN
ACCEPTABLE METHOD.

• Performance
- May be in the form of a news report or documentary (approx. 4 minutes), must include a transcript.

• Another presentation format discussed and approved by your class teacher

Your presentation must include a bibliography in APA format of at least 6
sources (2 marks)
All presentations must include a range of geographical information to support your presentation. The
geographical information that you should look to use include maps, statistics, tables, graphs, diagrams,
pictures and/or videos. These should support the information you already have, not replace information,
they must be included and referred to in the body of your work.

Assessment task checklist

Tick off each step as you complete the task.
1. Create a Folder in One Drive to store all your research so you don’t lose anything. [ o ]
2. Choose a landscape that interests you the most. [ o ]
3. Decide upon and discuss with your teacher how you will be presenting your information. [ o ]
4. Find or create a detailed map that identifies where your landscape is located. [ o ]
5. Explain the geomorphic processes that are responsible for creating your landscape [ o ]
6. Discuss the ways in which humans interact with your landscape. [ o ]
7. Evaluate the responses of groups to the protection of the landscape. [ o ]
8. Include statistics, tables, graphs, diagrams, pictures and/or videos throughout the presentation. [ o ]
9. Check the marking criteria/marking sheet to make sure you have covered all parts of the task [ o ]
10. Include a Bibliography which tells your teacher where you got your information from [ o ]
11. You must have at least 6 sources. [ o ]
12. Finish your project BEFORE the due date so you can get some feedback before you submit it. [ o ]
 YEAR 8 HUMANITIES TERM 3 LANDSCAPES AND LANDFORMS ASSESSMENT TASK RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT NAME:
CRITERIA FOR HIGH
ASSESSMENT
PART 1 Evidence of a very high level of information
Location and regarding the location and characteristics of the
Characteristics landscape. Depth of knowledge in outlining the
absolute and relative location along with
identifying the natural and human characteristics
found in their location. Topography of the
landform was highly detailed and well presented.
(10-8)
PART 2
Geographical Processes A highly detailed explanation of the geographical
processes involved in the creation and change of
the landform. Demonstrated a well-informed and
sophisticated grasp of the concept. (5)
PART 3 A highly detailed and sophisticated discussion that
Human Interaction described in detail the social, economic, and
environmental interactions that affect the
landscape. Both positive or negative and/or short
or long term affects of the landscape are detailed
in great depth. (12-10)
PART 4 A highly detailed evaluation of the effectiveness
Effectiveness of a of a response (s) in preserving and or protecting
response (s) the landscape. Student has stated whether this
response is effective or not. Highly detailed
response to what has been done to protect the area
and why. SWOT analysis complete in a highly
sophisticated and detailed manner.
(20-16)
PART 5 The chosen presentation demonstrated exceptional
Presentation Method spelling, grammar and sentence structure. The
work showed polish and evidence of meticulous
proof-reading or careful editing. (6-5)
PART 6 An accurately formatted bibliography which
Bibliography referenced at least 6-8 texts, media sources or
websites. (2)
___________ TOTAL /55 ______%
MEDIUM
Evidence of detailed information regarding the
location and characteristics of the landscape.
Knowledge in outlining the absolute and relative
location along with identifying the natural and
human characteristics. Found in their location.
Topography of the landform was detailed. (7-5)
A detailed explanation of the geographical processes
involved in the creation and change of the landform.
Responses were mostly relevant, quite well-
explained, reasonably detailed and demonstrated an
informed and satisfactory grasp of the topic.
Responses were clear and straightforward. (4)
A detailed and well written discussion that described
in detail the social, economic, and environmental
interactions that affect the landscape. Both positive
or negative and/or short or long term affects of the
landscape were detailed.
(9-6)
A detailed evaluation of the effectiveness of a
response (s) in preserving and or protecting the
landscape. Student has stated whether this response
is effective or not. Detailed response to what has
been done to protect the area and why. SWOT
analysis complete in a detailed manner.
(15-11)
The chosen presentation demonstrated mostly
satisfactory spelling, grammar and sentence
structure. The work showed evidence of some proof-
reading or quite careful editing. (4-3)
A fairly accurately formatted bibliography which
referenced 5-2 texts, media sources or websites (1)
LOW
Evidence of some relevant information regarding the
location and characteristics of the landscape. Limited
knowledge in outlining the absolute and relative
location along with identifying the natural and human
characteristics found in their location. Topography of
the landform was basic and lacked detailed (4-2)
Response contained some relevant detail of the
geographical processes involved in the creation and
change of the landform.
Responses contained some relevant detail. Were
basically explained or were somewhat limited in detail
or relevance and demonstrated a basic grasp of the
topic. Responses were mostly clear or required greater
clarity. (3-2)
Discussion describes some relevant detail the social,
economic, and environmental interactions that affect
the landscape. Both positive or negatives and/or short
or long term affects of the landscape were relevant and
basic. (5-3)
Evaluation included some relevant detail of the
effectiveness of a response (s) in preserving and or
protecting the landscape. Student alluded whether this
response is effective or not. Some relevant information
in response to what has been done to protect the area
and why. SWOT analysis complete to some extent
with some information missing or not relevant.
(10-5)
The chosen presentation demonstrated some errors in
spelling, grammar and sentence structure. The work
would have benefitted from more thorough proof-
reading or more careful editing. (2)
An inaccurately formatted bibliography or no
bibliography included. (0)
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
NOT SHOWN
Evidence of a lack of information regarding the
location and characteristics of the landscape. Very
limited knowledge in outlining the absolute and
relative location along with identifying the natural
and human characteristics found in their location.
Topography of the landform lacked detail and did
not include key elements. (1-0)
Responses were lacking in relevance and/or
adequate detail of the geographical processes
involved in the creation and change of the landform.
Expressed difficulty and demonstrated a limited or
very limited grasp of the topic. Responses were
unclear. (1-0)
Discussion lacked the social, economic, and
environmental interactions that affect the landscape.
Both positive or negatives and/or short or long term
affects of the landscape were very limited and/or not
included (2-0)
Evaluation has little to no relevant detail of the
effectiveness of a response (s) in preserving and or
protecting the landscape. Student did not state
whether this response is effective or not. Little to no
information in response to what has been done to
protect the area and why. SWOT analysis basic with
elements missing or not relevant. (4-0)
The chosen presentation demonstrated challenges in
spelling, grammar and sentence structure. The work
lacked adequate proof-reading or required editing.
(1-0)