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SVN3M HOLY TRINITY June 19, 2012
CULMINATING ORAL EXAMINATION
Exam structure:
The examination will assess the following fundamental ideas identified in the
SVN3M 2008 revised curriculum document 1 :
a. Scientific Solutions to Contemporary Environmental Challenges.
i. Current environmental issues are complex, and may involve
conflicting interests or ideas. Scientific knowledge enables people
to make informed decisions about effective ways to address
environmental challenges.
b. Human Health and the Environment
i. Environmental factors can have negative effects on human
health. It is possible to minimize some of the negative health
effects of environmental factors by making informed lifestyle
choices and taking other precautions.
c. Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry
i. Modern agricultural and forestry practices can have positive and
negative consequences for the economy, human health, and the
sustainability of ecosystems, both local and global.
d. Reducing and Managing Waste.
i. Well-thought-out waste management plans help to sustain
ecosystems, locally and globally.
ii.
By making informed choices, consumers can reduce the amount
or alter the nature of the waste they produce.
e. Conservation of Energy
i. The impact of energy production and consumption on
environmental sustainability depends on which resources and
energy production methods are used.
The assessment will consist of an oral examination based on three issues proposed by the
student and for which the student has prepared “doable” solutions grounded on the above five
expectations (“Big Ideas”).
As part of their semester evaluation students were asked to prepare a series of “posters” or a
2
PowerPoint presentation summarizing the course concepts and their connections . The
question thread linking the “Big Ideas” will require the use of specific basic information
contained in these summaries. Thes summaries are required material during the examination
Students are requested to be five minutes prior to the beginning of their evaluation time at the
back door of Room 307. Come in and find a desk with folders containing your selected main
topic.

SVN3M HOLY TRINITY June 19, 2012
CULMINATING ORAL EXAMINATION
Student Name Topic & time given Time Assigned
1 8:25 8:30
2 8:40 8:45
3 KATIE 8:55 9:00
4 MADDIE 9:10 9:15
5 MICHELLE 9:25 9:30
6 MAEVE 9:40 9:45
7 MATTHEW 9:55 10:00
8 MICHELLE M 10:10 10:15
9 LAURA 10:25 10:30
10 ANDREA 10:40 10:45
11 JENNA 10:55 11:00
12 ANNALIESE 11:10 11:15
Evaluation Rubric
Name:___________________________________
Component Notes R L1 L2 L3 L4
Knowledge
Topic of Unit 5. Identifies in the issues chosen ecological and
environmental components with learned concepts about
carrying capacity - limits to the environment - footprint
Topic of Unit 6. Identifies in the issues chosen ecological and
environmental components with learned concepts about
pollution and pollution sources
Topic of Unit 7. Identifies in the issues chosen ecological and
environmental components with learned concepts about matter
cycles and ecosystem sustainability
Topic of Unit 8. Identifies in the issues chosen ecological and
environmental components with learned concepts about
hydrological cycles water pollution, natural water purification
Topic of Unit 9. Identifies in the issues chosen ecological and
environmental components with learned concepts about
biodiversity and ecosystem function
Topic of Unit 10. Identifies in the issues chosen ecological and
environmental components with learned concepts about
ecosystem energy cycles and sources. Conversion and
production of energy technologies
Topic of Unit 11. Identifies in the issues chosen ecological and
environmental components with learned concepts about
importance of the atmosphere in weather and climate. Source
and type of pollutants
Topic of Unit 12. Identifies in the issues chosen ecological and
environmental components with learned concepts about
ecological impact of climate change

SVN3M HOLY TRINITY June 19, 2012
CULMINATING ORAL EXAMINATION
Inquiry/Thinking
Is able to propose (outline) a realistic solution. Solution is
sourced if not original
The proposed solution is critically assessed and limitations are
identified
The solution is supported by evidence or a logical train of
justifications
Communication
Summaries are clearly outlined
Bibliographic research is consistent and sources complete
Is able to convey ideas
clearly,
concisely,
and using learned terminology
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Examination UNITS based on: The Habitable Planet: A Systems Approach to Environmental Science .
5. Human Population Dynamics
6. Risk, Exposure, and Health
7. Agriculture
8. Water Resources
9. Biodiversity Decline
10. Energy Challenges
11. Atmospheric Pollution
12. Earth's Changing Climate
Sources:
1. Le curriculum de l’Ontario, 11e et 12e année – Sciences, 2008.
2. http://home.cogeco.ca/~feren/SVN3M%20Ecology%20and%20EnviroSci%20Con
cpts%20Terms%20and%20Monitoring%20V2..pdf
3. Learners.org, Anneberg Foundation 2011. The Habitable Planet: A Systems
Approach to Environmental Science.
http://www.learner.org/resources/series209.html