As I complete examining for this year’s MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment, I wanted to take up the challenge of creating an e-Assessment of my own, based on the question types that the actual e-Assessment asks. This may be helpful to fellow MYP Integrated Humanities teachers and also to students studying this subject who want some extra practice. I don’t have a mark scheme for it yet but will create one and post it soon. For now, here is the e-Assessment.
Question 1 (Criteria A – 2 marks):
The graph below shows an increasing trend of CO2 emissions from 1950 - 2022. Outline one reason for this increasing trend of C02 emissions.
Question 2 (Criteria A – 4 marks):
Explain one possible impact on a rise in CO2 emissions.
Question 3 (Criteria B – 8 marks):
Researchers from the “Union of Concerned Scientists” produced the following infographic to demonstrate their investigation on the rise of sea levels. Evaluate the process of their investigation.
Question 4 (Criteria B – 12 marks)
Now you must plan your own investigation to address a current problem related to climate change, based on the argument: “Climate change will disproportionately impact certain populations due to differences in risk and vulnerability.”
Question 4A
Formulate a clear and focused research question to address the argument. (Criteria B - 2 marks)
Question 4B
Justify the usefulness of your research question to address the argument. (Criteria B - 4 marks)
Question 4C
State one primary source that would help you in your investigation. (Criteria B - 1 mark)
Question 4D
Describe the information that the primary source you stated in part (d) would provide for your investigation. (Criteria B - 3 marks)
Question 4E
Outline one challenge you might face during your investigation. (Criteria B - 2 marks)
Question 5 (Criteria A - 6 marks, Criteria C - 12 marks)
You are an advocate for environmental sustainability and have been invited to speak at a global environmental conference. Prepare a persuasive speech addressed to one stakeholder (individuals, organizations, businesses, governments) that explains the importance of sustainable practices. Your speech should include:
the benefits of sustainability for the environment and local communities
examples of successful sustainability initiatives
a call to action for the stakeholder to support sustainable practices
Question 6 (Criteria D – 6 marks)
In terms of its origin, purpose, value, and limitations, analyze the usefulness of Source C for a student studying human interaction with the environment by answering the questions below.
Source C: Excerpts from speech given by Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX at the 67th International Astronautical Congress, 2016
So first of all, why go anywhere, right? The... I think there are really two fundamental paths. History is going to bifurcate along two directions: One path is we stay on Earth forever, and then there will be some eventual extinction event — I don't have an immediate doomsday prophecy — but there's... it's eventually, history just that there will be some doomsday event. The alternative is to become a space-faring civilization and a multi-planet species, which I hope you agree that is the right way to go.
Yes? That's what we want.
So how do we figure out how to take you to Mars and create a self-sustaining city? A city that it is not merely an outpost, but could become planet and its own right, and thus we could become a truly multi-planet species. |
Question 6A
State the origin of the source. (Criteria D - 1 mark)
Question 6B
State the purpose of the source. (Criteria D - 1 mark)
Question 6C
Outline one value of Source A for a student studying human interaction with the environment. (Criteria D - 2 marks)
Question 6D
Outline one limitation of Source A for a student studying human interaction with the environment. (Criteria D - 2 marks)
Question 7 (Criteria D – 6 marks)
Do you agree with the claim that we should “become a space-faring civilization and a multi-planet species”? Justify your answer. (Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion). (Criteria D - 6 marks)
Question 8 (Criteria A - 8 marks, Criteria C - 8 marks, Criteria D - 8 marks)
“Climate change is the biggest threat humanity faces”. To what extent do you agree?
Write a well-structured essay in response to the above and:
include examples to support your argument
consider different perspectives