Assessment Rubric                                                  Length Report is at least three pages, double spaced using Font no larger than 12 point 1 marks Appearance Report is neat, organized, and easy to follow 1 marks Cover sheet Includes a title page with the issue identified 1 marks Topic Gives a clear statement of the issue 4 marks Content Provides a clear explanation of why the issue is important Considers what has contributed to the issue Identifies the benefit from correcting this issue Explains different viewpoints of the issue 8 marks Personal Reflection States a personal viewpoint on the issue Includes a rationale for opinion 4 marks Future Implications States what the future may hold in regards to the issue Gives reasons for these predictions States what is being done to correct this issue Identifies what else can be done 8 marks References Includes at least three different sources Follows reference style provided 3 marks   Question for Your Consideration The following are inquiries to help guide your research and your report

Question for Your Consideration

The following are inquiries to help guide your research and your report.

What is the issue?

• What is climate change?
• Why is this a significant issue?
• Who is effected by this issue?
• What are some of the evidences to support this issue?

Why is this issue important?

• What are the predicted consequences of climate change?
• How has the concern changed over time? Has it improved or is it deteriorating?
• What is the value in correcting this issue?

Perspectives

• What is your own viewpoint on the issue?
• What is your rationale for that viewpoint?
• What are the alternative viewpoints of this issue?
• Do you believe that humans are causing a significant increase in the global climate? If yes, what do you believe is the most damaging human activity? If no, what are your thoughts on what might be causing the evidences.

Future Implications

• What does the future hold with respect to this issue?
• Based on what you have learned, what do you predict will be the future of this issue?
• Will this concern improve or deteriorate?
• What is currently being done to resolve this issue?
• What else do you think could be done?

Unit 5 - Final Assessment

Before the Flood movie Review

Part A Before you watch

What are your thoughts regarding climate change? Do you think it is a real threat to our planet? Do you think we should be going more about it? Do you think it can be corrected? Record your thoughts here.

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Watch the movie

Watch the 2016 documentary movie Before the Flood with Leonardo DiCaprio. Prepare by familiarizing yourself with the questions beforehand. Make yourself notes as you watch. Complete the questions below. Be sure to provide movie details and examples whenever possible.

Part B From the movie

1. The issues related to the following terms are discussed in the movie. Explain each of the following terms and highlight their significance in the climate change issue.

2. What are at least three Specific scientific observations or evidences that the movie offers to support climate change. (3 marks)

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3. The movie looks at climate change on a global scale. Specific location (countries, ecosystems...) are explored and their climate change challenges are shared. Select three of these locations and describe the challenges faced by each, along with an idea of what solutions are being applied.

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4. DiCaprio visits a number of countries throughout the movie and meets with the politicians responsible for policymaking. Throughout the movie, insight into the political viewpoint on climate change is offered. Describe this viewpoint, including both how government policy addresses the climate change issue and how it interferes with it.

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5. What is the Paris Agreement? What was DiCaprio’s role at this convention? What was the end result of this agreement?

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6. Look back to your original thought you wrote before watching the movie. Have any of your ideas involving global warming changed because if this film? Explain why or why not and use examples from the movie!

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7. Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of our planet? Explain why!

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Part C Personal Reflection

Your goal is to sufficiently address the issue of climate change. You will provide a clear, educated description of both your understanding of the issue and the perspective of others.

Guidelines

• Organize your thoughts and your response with headings and sections.
• Your report will be at least three double-spaced, typed pages in a font no larger than 12 point.
• Include a cover sheet that identifies a title, and your name and date.
• Include a list of references at the end of your report. You should use at least three different sources. Use the example provided to help you cite your sources.
• The attached rubric will be used to assess your report. Marks are given for clear and complete responses. Remember to use details, provide examples, and reflect meaningfully on the issue.

• Books

                   Thames, Robert Patrick. Biodiversity in the Tropics. Louisville, ON: Macmillan, 1997.

• Periodical Articles

            Berridge, Mary. “The Molecular Basis of Life in the Cell.” Scientific American (Nov. 2001): 57                75.

• Websites -

Kuyt, E. “Whooping Crane.” Rev. 1993. Hinterland Who’s Who. Canadian

Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Federation. 2003. —

(7 July 2011).

The Manitoba Museum. “Earth History Gallery.” Museum.

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Note: For websites, provide as much detail as you can find. Make sure you cite the full website address and the date you accessed it.