HSIE Yr. 10 Geography Global Organisation-United Nations Research Task No 4, 2016

Bass High School

Assessment Task Cover Sheet

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Title of Task: United Nation

Teacher’s Name: Wilson, Subject: Yr. 10 Geography Trajkovski, Mgbemene, Rowland & Kumar Class: 10Geo 1 to 5 Date Due: Week 9, 12– 16th September, 2016 Date received (teacher’s use Grade/ Mark: /20 only): Weight: 15%

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Bass High School TIBI CONFIDAS Department of Human Society and Its Environment Assessment Task: Yr. 10 Geography Weighting: 15%

Outcomes Assessed:

A student:  ACHGS073 Collect, select, record and organise relevant data and geographical information, using ethical protocols, from a range of appropriate primary and secondary sources  ACHGS074 Evaluate sources for their reliability, bias and usefulness and represent multi-variable data in a range of appropriate forms, for example, scatter plots, tables, field sketches and annotated diagrams with and without the use of digital and spatial technologies  ACHGS077 Apply geographical concepts to synthesise information from various sources and draw conclusions based on the analysis of data and information, taking into account alternative points of view  ACHGS080 Reflect on and evaluate the findings of the inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations; and explain the predicted outcomes and consequences of their proposal

The United Nations is a global organisation comprising representatives from most of the world’s nations. It takes a lead role in the collection of data related to populations, planning future projects in developing countries, delivering humanitarian aid in crises situations and oversees guidelines for the management of refugees.

Task: Write a report on United Nations covering the following:  A brief history of United Nations (how it formed and the key areas it covers)  Why the United Nation is involved in global population migration  Details of ‘The Refugee Convention’ including Australia’s rights and responsibilities under the Refugee Convention  Your opinion, supported by data, on how Australia should proceed with immigration policy and procedure for the next 10 years.

Please note also that:  Illustrations must be used to accompany/enhance your written information

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 10% will be deducted for any single day late submission for three days. (An N- Award letter will be forwarded to parents/guardian afterwards)  All students must complete this task even if all marks have been lost.  Health Certificate cover must be presented for any late submission.  A bibliography must be provided

Marking Criteria Descriptors Mark A student:  Provides a succinct account of the history of the United Nations  Clearly articulate in detail the importance of the United Nations involvement with global population migration 17-20  Clearly outlines the refugee convention as it pertains to Australia  Provides detailed and logical plan for the future of Australian immigration policy  Uses geographical terms and concepts in appropriate context in all of the time

 Provides a good account of the history of the United Nations  Clearly articulate the importance of the United Nations involvement with global population migration 13-16  Outlines the refugee convention as it pertains to Australia  Provides detailed plan for the future of Australian immigration policy  Uses geographical terms and concepts in appropriate context in most of the time

 Provides an account of the history of the United Nations  Talks about the importance of the United Nations involvement with global population migration 9-12  Talks about the refugee convention as it pertains to Australia  Provides a plan for the future of Australian immigration policy  Uses geographical terms and concepts in appropriate context in some of the time

 Speaks generally about the history of the United Nations  Talks about the United Nations and global population migration  Talks about the refugee convention and Australia 5-8  Provides a plan for the future of Australian immigration policy  Rarely uses geographical terms and concepts in appropriate context

 Mentions the United Nations  Talks about global population migration  Talks about the refugee convention 0-4  Mentions Australian immigration policy  Doesn’t use geographical terms and concepts in appropriate context

Feedback:

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Bibliography: In your bibliography, follow the steps below:

As part of your assignment you are required to add a bibliography at the end.

What is a bibliography? A bibliography is a list of all the sources you have gone to in your research to find information for your assignment. So if you go to a website, you will write the website address.

What to do in this case: Highlight the web address, copy and paste in your work. Write the date you copied it.

If you use a book, you write the name of the author (the person who wrote the book) and the year in which it was published.

If you use a newspaper or magazine you will write the name of the article and the name and data it was published. You will also write the name of the newspaper or magazine.

A SAMPLE BIBLIOGRAPHY (NOTE THESE REFERENCES ARE NOT REAL – THEY ARE PROVIDEDE TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF HOW TO WRITE A BIBLIOGRAPHY – YOU WILL NEED TO DO YOUR OWN SEARCHES TO FIND REAL WEBSITES, BOOKS, MAGAZINES ETC).

Example:

WEBSITES Information on the Arabic community of Bass Hill http://arabic community.org.au Pictures of Arabic community http://www.multiculturalassociation.com.au Write the date you used the information.

BOOKS The Arabic Community in Australia by Mohamed Aziz . Penguin Publishers. 1987 Multiculturalism in South-Western Sydney – An insider’s Perspective. By Abir Sanchez. Collins Publishers. 1998

NEWPAPERS AND MAGAZINES The Lebanese Community of Bankstown .– Latest facts and figures (article) Arabic News 28 June 2010

Multiculturalism takes over south-west Sydney - how fast our city is changing. Article Daily Telegraph 45 May 2000 Yasmine’s Yummy recipes a hit in Masterchef competition. (article) Woman’s Day.July 2011

Lesson Plan

Lesson 1 Introduce Report writing/Introduce the term global organisations. Provide examples and purpose for such organisations 4 HSIE Yr. 10 Geography Global Organisation-United Nations Research Task No 4, 2016

Lesson 2 Discuss history of United Nations- formation/member countries

Lesson 3 Discuss the role of United Nations/provide examples

Lesson 4 Discuss the Refugee Convention/Australia’s Rights

Lesson 5 Importance of data/statistics to support Refugee Convention

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