Global Geography 12 C.P.

Allen High School

twitter: @MrBrewerCPA Mr. Brewer cbrewer@nspes.ca

Global Geography 12 Independent Study Seminars

You are required to select, research, organize and present on a global issue that explores the relationships
between place & people, as well as historic context and present reality.

This presentation will be done in groups of two unless previously agreed upon and will include the following:
1. The use of relevant visual aids (PowerPoint, video, overheads, posters, etc)
Students will have access to an LCD projector, computer with speakers, a DVD/VCR, & an overhead projector.
Arrange to test drive all technological elements using the equipment in class in advance of your presentation to ensure the
classroom PC is compatible with the technology used to create your presentation
If you want to use your laptop, make sure you know how to hook it up before you present!
2. You must give a 10-question quiz at the end of your presentation
T/F, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, etc Total value of 10 points
Class may take jot notes during seminar, use during quiz
You mark the quizzes and record the marks in a folder that will be provided the following class
***Remember that you are being marked on the quality of the quizzes!
***You will also need an excused absence to be exempt from the quizzes that missed.
3. Each group must have a handout for the teacher
Summarizes the main points of your presentation. (Do not copy & paste from your PowerPoint)
Should look like a brochure with pictures, diagrams, etc
4. All groups are required to provide a reading on their topic to the class prior to their presentation. This reading may be:
a. A news article
b. An interview
c. A scholarly journal
d. An information report
e. A blog post from a journalist, scholar or other credible source
This reading must be provided by the presenting group two school days prior to their presentation in print or via email to the
teacher and all peers in the class. You may also provide me with a link and I will tweet the article to the class.

The presenting group should also provide a list of several guiding questions for a discussion period related to the article at some
point during their presentation.
**Presenting groups are required to include at least two questions on their quiz based on their reading**

5. Time Requirement: 30 minutes total for groups of two, plus a few minutes for your quiz. Your presentation and quiz cannot
exceed a total of 35 minutes. Your presentation will be stopped at 30 minutes and marked on what was completed.
6. Dates for presentation will be decided by random draw. You must present on the day that is assigned to you. If you miss the day
of your presentation, you will need a doctors note to excuse you and you will be given a separate assignment to complete.
If your partner does not show-up the day of your presentation, you must present by yourself. Be prepared for anything!!!
If a group does not present, we go immediately to the next group, so be prepared to present on the first day of presentations.
7. Before your presentation, you must hand in the following:
One copy of the seminar rubric per group
Handout/brochure for teacher
Reading/guiding questions
A blank quiz with an answer key.
A works cited list (APA format, minimum 5 sources, at least 2 in print)

Due Dates:
1. Topic : __________________________________________________
2. Presentation Outline (Handout): DUE: ________________________
3. Start Date of Presentations: ________________________
4. The day of your presentation: ________________________

Topics: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF CULTURE IN GLOBAL ISSUES
You and your group members are responsible to propose a topic under the umbrella of culture and politics. You and your group
members must divide this topic equally and each presenter is responsible to research and prepare the content for their section of
the seminar.

Each seminar MUST include:
A media anchor (a video, song, slideshow, etc) to engage your audience
A discussion/question period based on a reading
A presentation on your topic (assisted by photo essay, PowerPoint presentation, etc.)
A quiz

How you will be assessed:
This is a Major Project!
1. 80% based on presentation (see evaluation scheme & criteria)
2. 20% based on learning demonstrated through quizzes

All work must be in your own words and properly cited (APA format). Cutting and pasting is considered plagiarism and will result in a
mark of zero on this assignment.
Each team member must take an active role in the preparation and delivery of your seminar. Researching and presenting a
component of your topic must be divided equally amongst your team.
Global Geography 12 C.P. Allen High School
twitter: @MrBrewerCPA Mr. Brewer cbrewer@nspes.ca

Evaluation Scheme & Criteria
CATEGORY 20 15 10 5-0 Mark
Content
Demonstrates a thorough,
multifaceted understanding of
topic, exploring diverse
perspectives, broader context
and global implications
Demonstrates a thorough
understanding of topic, with
some effort to explore more
than one perspective
Understanding of topic is
uneven or imbalanced; one
perspective explored at the
expense of others
Understanding of topic is
limited, superficial,
demonstrating little effort to
go beyond cursory
understanding or to explore
varying perspectives
/20
10 8 6 4-0
Visual Aids
(photos/PPT/etc.)
Group uses a variety of visuals
demonstrating creativity &
impeccable editing; use of aids
enriches message and
enhances understanding of
topic
Group uses a one or two
effective visuals demonstrating
careful editing; use of aids
compliments message
Group uses a one or two
somewhat effective visuals;
errors and flaws are present;
aids serve as an add on, rather
than a cohesive part of
presentation
Group relies on one ineffective
visual with significant errors
and flaws; aids interfere with
delivery of message
/10
Anchor Media
(The Hook)
Anchor media is an effectively
selected item from an existing
source OR an original creation
featuring effectively selected
images & graphics with an
organized script, appropriate
music; group provides basic
context for each selection;
personally engages and
connects audience seminar
topic
Anchor media is an from an
existing source with a clear
connection/solid relevance to
seminar topic; effectively
captures attention or focus of
audience
Anchor media is from an
existing source with some
relevance or connection to
seminar topic; captures
attention or focus of some of
the audience
Anchor media is an
ineffectively selected item
from an existing source with
questionable connection to
seminar topic; media may
serve to distract or mislead
audience, weak connection to
seminar topic; not present at
all
/10
5 4 3 2-0
Handout
Outline provides detailed and
organized framework of ideas,
and plan that effectively
budgets time for required
seminar elements
Outline provides basic
framework of ideas, and plan
that largely budgets time for
required seminar elements
Framework of ideas is generic,
lacking specifics to aid
preparation; order of required
seminar elements present,
lacks consideration of time
each will require
Framework of ideas is vague,
disjointed, unlikely to support
meaningful preparation; no
attempt to account for order
of or time allotment for
required seminar elements
/5
Time-Limit
Presentation makes optimal
use of 30 minutes
Presentation makes effective
use of 35 minute limit
Presentation makes adequate
use of 25-30 minutes of time
required
Presentation exceeds required
time limit or is short by more
than 5 minutes
/5
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly
throughout presentation
Speaks clearly and distinctly
most of the time; volume,
mispronunciation occasionally
an issue
Speaks clearly most of the
time; volume and
mispronunciation
intermittently impact delivery
Often mumbles or cannot be
heard; frequent
mispronunciation impacts
delivery
/5
Posture and
Eye Contact
Stands straight, establishes eye
contact with everyone in the
room during the presentation.
Stands straight; establishes eye
contact with variety of
listeners during seminar
Sometimes stands straight; eye
contact with audience is
intermittent
Slouches and/or does not look
at people during the
presentation.
/5
Preparedness
Student makes effective use of
presentation notes and cues;
transitions with peers enhance
seminar delivery; effort to
rehearse is supremely evident
Student makes some use of
presentation notes and cues;
transitions managed
effectively; effort to rehearse
delivery is evident
Student is over reliant on
presentation notes or cues;
transitions are awkward at
times; delivery of seminar is
choppy
Students lacks materials to
assist with delivery of seminar;
sequencing is random and
problematic; no evidence that
delivery of seminar was
rehearsed or considered in
advance
/5
Works Cited
Extensive list that exceeds
research requirement present
formatted error-free in APA
5 required works, including
two print sources are properly
formatted in APA
Sources listed do not include
print sources; formatting may
have flaws/be present in
incorrect format
A list of sources is either
present without effort to
respect academic formatting
or not present
/5
10 8 6 4-0
Quiz Development/
Administration
Quiz constructed using variety
of questioning strategies that
present appropriate challenge;
error free. Marked, recorded
and passed back on time.
Quiz constructed using variety
of questioning strategies that
present acceptable challenge;
largely error free. Marked,
recorded and passed back on
time.
Quiz may be over reliant on
one type of questioning
strategy; degree of challenge
may not be appropriate; some
errors present. Marked,
recorded and passed back on
time.
Quiz is constructed carelessly,
with an inappropriate degree
of challenge and significant
errors. Marked, recorded and
passed back, but not on time.
/10
Quiz Average prorated /20
Quiz Average
100% average=
20/20
80% average=
16/20
70 percent average=14/20
50% average=
10/20
/20

Name: Class:

Topic: Date:

Seminar Mark /80
Final Mark: /100
Quiz Average /20