For the Inquiry section - we will be focussing on the following units:
- Resources under pressure / Sustainability
- Natural Disasters
Here is a run down on what you should be studying for!!
Resources Under Pressure / Sustainability
--> What is a renewable resource?
A
carbon footprint is the total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an
organisation, an event, a product or a person. It is part of the larger
ecological footprint.
These
are some ways you as an individual
can reduce your carbon footprint:
·
Buy
local products
·
Take
shorter showers
·
Don’t
keep the water tap running when you are cleaning your teeth
·
Shower
instead of taking a bath
·
Try
bartering
Suggest five more
ways you can reduce your carbon footprint:
Natural Disasters
- Name ten different examples of a natural disaster
- Write an essay response the following question. Ensure you show your essay planning.
Earthquakes in New ZealandExplain why earthquakes are such a risk for New Zealand, why they could do serious damage in parts of Dunedin if a major one occurs (going from evidence in Christchurch) and what things you and the community can do to prepare for such an event.(Write at least one A4 page for your answer.)Essay planning:
Earthquakes: Writing Frame
Question
Explain why earthquakes are such a risk
for New Zealand, why they could do serious damage in parts of Dunedin if a
major one occurs (going from evidence in Christchurch) and what things you and
the community can do to prepare for such an event.
Introduction – explain briefly why earthquakes are such a risk for New
Zealand, risks for Dunedin and what you can do to stay safe.
In
this section of your essay you need to introduce the topic and briefly explain the
three main parts of the question…
Explanation 1: Why New Zealand are
at risk of earthquakes.
Explain
reasons for the great risk of earthquakes for New Zealand. Give a specific
example(s) of some recent earthquakes in NZ and damage done etc.
Explanation 2: Why if there is a
large earthquake in or near Dunedin, there will be considerable damage in certain
parts of the city.
In
these paragraphs you need to explain why
Dunedin is at risk of similar damage to Christchurch, which areas are most likely at risk, and the liquefaction risk.
A
further problem associated with earthquakes is people not being prepared….
Explanation 3: Ways in which people
(being you and the community) can minimise the risk from earthquakes, by being
prepared and having a “plan”.
Within
these paragraphs explain ways in which you can prepare for earthquakes and
minimise obvious risk.
Conclusion
In
your final paragraph draw together all of your ideas to answer the set essay
question. Summarise the main ideas
from each paragraph in the body of your text.
In
conclusion…
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So... with some effective study and revision before the exam... there is no excuse that you can't do well ;)
Use your time effectively. Plan ahead.
Ten High School Study Tips for Students
The Best Way to Get Ready for Your Exams
These high school study tips will get you in the right mindset to get prepped for your final exams.
1. Study Alone
Unless you've got a couple of friends who are super-serious about getting down to business, stay away from group study sessions because they tend to get off-topic pretty quickly. Save the social time till after you've handed in your test.
2. Create Your Perfect Study Area
The place where you study should be quiet, comfortable and free from distractions. Go to your room, close the door and kill as many distractions as possible - like music, television, and even the internet and your phone. If you don't have your own room that you can sneak away to, consider studying at the library instead. If you have to have music playing in the background - instrumental or classical is best. Nothing with lyrics!!3. Get it All Out
Your study materials, that is. Before you dig in, make sure you have all your books, notes, study guides and writing utensils in front of you. Don't give yourself another excuse to get up and rummage around.4. Turn Your Notes into Flash Cards
Now that you've got all your notes in front of you, open up a pack of index cards. As you read through the important facts, rewrite them in Q&A form on the cards. For instance: to study historical facts, write the historical fact on one side of the card and the key details on the other side.5. Snack Healthy While You Study
If you want to stay sharp while you study, stay away from junk food. Instead, snack on studying-friendly foods
like dark leafy greens, whole grains, peanut butter, milk and seafood.
Feeling sluggish? Caffeine or energy drinks won't help you in the long
run. Get your energy boost instead by eating a banana, apple, some healthy nuts.
6. Narrow it Down
If you try to study every single thing your teacher's ever said, you'll go crazy. Instead, focus on the most important topics. If you're not sure what those are, read the study guide (if there is one), or ask your classmates. Once you've nailed down the important stuff, if there's still time left before the test, you can move onto the finer details.7. Take a Break
Your brain can only take so much hard work at one time. For every hour that you study, take about 15 minutes to do something mindless, like taking a walk, listening to music or playing a computer game. (You can even take a 15-minute nap, if you're confident you can wake yourself up at the end of it.) It'll keep your stress level down and give your brain a chance to let all that information sink in.8. Put Yourself to the Test
Once you've got your set of flash cards, test yourself with them. If you don't trust yourself not to cheat, give the cards to your parents and have them test you. Don't stop till you've made it through the whole stack without any mistakes. And be sure to bring your flash cards to school with you on the day of the test: you'll be amazed at how much more you can retain if you run through the cards right before your teacher hands out the exam.9. Get Some Sleep
You might be tempted to pull an all-nighter, but if you do, you'll only be hurting your chances of getting an A. Get a full 8 hours of sleep so your brain is in good shape on test day.10. Study All Term Long
It's tempting to hold off on studying till the last minute, especially if you tell yourself that anything you try to memorise earlier on won't really stay in your brain. That's not true. Take some time throughout the term to review all of your notes and re-read important passages in your notes. It might seem tedious, but it'll really keep all those facts in your brain on test day.Happy studying!! :)
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