Major Course Assignments

The following summative assignments are worth 7.5 % each towards your final grade in SES 4U1. Mr. Durk will drop your lowest assignment mark (therefore only 4 out of 5 assignments will count towards your 30%).

NOTE: Assignments #1 and #2 are mandatory for everyone to earn their credit in this course.

Assignment #1: Earth and Space Science in the News (weekly update) & Rubric

(Class Presentation each Monday)

Assignment #2: Space and Earth Science Lab Exercise (Rubric)

(Class Presentation - Different Group each week)

NOTE: You must complete at least 2 out of 3 of the following assignments. Your lowest mark out of these three assignments will be dropped (or the one that you did not complete).

Assignment #3: Astronomy Summative (Rubric)

(Movie, Digital Presentation, Podcast, or Website)

Assignment #4: Geologic Wonders of the World (Rubric)

(Brochure, Poster, Field Guide or Website)

Assignment #5: Geological Processes Model or Film Analysis (Rubric)

(Model or Film Analysis)