Ms. Rise - Social Studies

Machu Picchu Welcome to Ms. Rise's website ! I have been teaching at HPSHS for 12 years.  I currently teach Human Geography, IB Geography, Law & Justice. I am also the advisor for Model United Nations, and Site Council Co-Chair.  If you have any questions feel free to contact me at :  kari.rise@spps.org IB Geography Group 3 :  Individuals and Societies Ms. Rise kari.rise@spps.org A bit about the Aims of this course: The aims of the Diploma Programme geography course are to enable students to: Develop 1) a global perspective and a sense of world interdependence 2) an understanding of the interrelationship between people, place and the environment 3) a concern for the quality of the environment, and an understanding of the need to plan and manage for present and future generations 4) an appreciation for the relevance of geography in analyzing contemporary world issues and to recognize the need for social justice. Internal Assessment Each student must produce "coursework" which includes 1 fieldwork assignment (1,500 word limit and you WILL BE PENALIZED by The IB examiners if it is OVER !)  with maps, diagrams, tables, graphs, statistical analysis and other supplementary information which  are NOT included in the word limit.  This requires hypothesis formulation, data collection and analysis.  Fieldwork also involves primary research.  The fieldwork investigation is designed to be clearly hypothesis based.   FIELDWORK is submitted for the internal assessment.  External Assessment Paper 1 (1-1/2 hours) 40% -THREE structured questions -you choose TWO to answer- regarding the CORE THEME ( which you will know in your sleep is : POPULATION, RESOURCES, and DEVELOPMENT !!!! Paper 2 (1-1/2 hours) 40% - ELEVEN (choice of essay or structured) questions OPTIONAL THEMES ( A, B, C themes)- You choose TWO to answer. Internal Assessment  20%  Coursework with 1 written reports The exam date for 2009 is May 19th & 20th

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