Assessment Task Notification
Assignment
Course: Geography
Task Topic: Water in the world Year: 8, 2021
Task Type: Multimedia presentation
Assessment Task 1 Tuesday 24th August
Week 7, Term 3
TASK DETAILS
Outcomes being Assessed
GE4.2 Describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments
GE4.7 Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for enquiry
GE4.8 Communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies
GE4-3 Explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change
GE4-5 Discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability
Task Description
You are to choose ONE natural hazard event and present a multimedia presentation to the class addressing
all the components of the task.
1. Choose one hydrological OR atmospheric natural hazard event from one of the following categories:
tropical cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, storms, tornadoes, tsunamis or floods. You are NOT to do a
natural hazard event studied in class.
2. Investigate all the following in relation to your chosen event:
Describe the nature and location of the natural hazard event.
Explain the geographical processes involved (cause and effect)
Outline the impacts of the natural hazard event ( economic, social, environmental)
Discuss the responses of individuals, groups OR governments to the natural hazard event
Describe what will or could be done in the future to prevent further consequences of your natural
hazard.
3. Construct a presentation which should be a visual representation (avoid excessive text), accompanying a
4-5 minute presentation that will contain the majority of your information. (PowerPoint, Prezi, Video
or other- discuss with your teacher)
4. An electronic copy of your presentation and a hard copy of your speech (if you choose to use one) must
be submitted on the due date in your timetabled lesson, or late submission penalties will apply.
Context for the Task
This activity takes place in the Stage 4 unit, Water in the world and builds on student’s skills in identifying,
gathering and evaluating geographical data through a detailed examination of one natural hazard event.
Task Rubric
You will be assessed on your ability to:
Organise and communicate your knowledge effectively
Support your ideas with relevant diagrams, photographs and maps and use geographical terms appropriately
Select appropriate information to answer specific criteria
Construct a visual presentation
Deliver a coherent and engaging presentation
In order to undertake this task you need to:
Select one natural hazard event that has occurred, ensuring that the hazard is relevant to all parts of the task
activity.
Collect and collate detailed information on this event.
Select diagrams, maps, statistics and photos which will be included as part of your response
Present this research in a structured multimedia presentation addressing all the stated areas and a 4-5 minute oral
presentation
Submit an electronic copy of the multimedia presentation and a hard copy of the speech on the due date
MARKING GUIDELINES
Marks The student:
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of ONE natural hazard event.
Clearly explains the nature, location, geographical processes, impacts, responses and future challenges
related to the hazard event.
Presents an engaging, coherent, informative and well-structured multimedia presentation
25-30 Uses complex and relevant geographical vocabulary.
Uses and successfully integrates, a variety of relevant maps, diagrams, photographs, quotes and/or
statistics.
Presentation of 5 minutes in length.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of ONE natural hazard event.
Explains the nature, location, geographical processes, impacts, responses and future challenges related
to the hazard event.
Presents an informative, interesting, and well-structured multimedia presentation
19-24 Uses relevant geographical vocabulary.
Uses and integrates, a variety of relevant maps, diagrams, photographs, quotes and/or statistics.
Presentation between 4-5 minutes in length.
Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of ONE natural hazard event
Describes the geographical processes, impacts, responses and future challenges related to the hazard
13-18 event
Presents a basic multimedia presentation and sound multimedia presentation with relevant details
Uses some relevant geographical vocabulary
Some use of examples, maps, photographs and diagrams
Presentation of 3 to 4 minutes in length.
Recognises basic knowledge and understanding of ONE natural hazard event
Outlines the geographical processes, impacts, responses, and challenges related to the hazard event
Presents a brief and general multimedia presentation
7-12 Uses some basic geographical vocabulary
Limited use of examples, maps, diagrams, and photographs. Included but little reference made to them
Presentation of approximately 2 to 3 minutes in length.
Recognises elementary knowledge and understanding of natural hazards in general
General information presented on hazard event
1-6 Presents a limited multimedia presentation
Uses general vocabulary
Examples, statistics, maps, photographs, and diagrams are lacking
Presentation less than 2 minutes in length.
