Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Unit Test 1 Review

There will be 4 categories on the test

1.Knowledge and Understanding. =multiple choice online quiz 20 questions

2.Inquiry / Thinking. The use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes, as follows:
planning skills (e.g., focusing research, gathering information, organizing an inquiry)
processing skills (e.g., analysing, evaluating, synthesizing)
critical/creative thinking processes (e.g., inquiry, problem solving, decision making, research)

These will be short answer questions/definitions

3.Communication. The conveying of meaning through various forms, as follows:
written (e.g., report, journal, opinion piece).

This will be an essay based from your opinions.

4.Application. The use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts.

An essay topic.

Questions to consider:

the definitions on this site
Do you believe there’s bias in the news media? Do yousee it yourself?
How will high gas prices affect your life?
Describe how carrying capacity affects food prices?

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