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MYP Term 2_Individuals & Societies_Grade 8_2020-21 Chaitra KS
Subject Grade Points Duration Start time
Individuals and societies Grade 08 A B C D 125 mins Apr 27, 08:00 am
TASK 1 Investigating
NEEV ACADEMY
MYP SECTION
Term-2 Examination 2020-21
INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES
GRADE VIII
27/04/2021
CRITERIA A, B, C, D 2 hours
Candidates type answers on the AssessPrep. No additional materials are required.
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1. There are three tasks in the Question paper.
2. All tasks are compulsory.
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Task 1: Investigating
In this task, you will use the key concept of Global Interactions to consider the key factors that led to
the uneven distribution of natural resources in less economically developed countries and plan an
investigation into how it affects their economic development.
The related concepts of Resources and Sustainability will help you in this task.
Your responses will be assessed using criterion A (Knowing and understanding) and criterion B
(Investigating).
Q1 Outline what is meant by the term sustainability. A
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Q2 Identify a traditional source of energy. A
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Q3 Explain one natural and one human factor that influences the availability and A
utilization of natural resources.
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Q4 You are an MYP student who is wanting to investigate the topic of overconsumption B
of natural resources. You are needed to create an action plan for this task. Consider
the following factors in your investigation:
1. Clearly name the resource.
2. Causes of overconsumption
3. Impacts of overconsumption
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Q5 Formulate a clear and focused research question to investigate the statement of B
inquiry: “The global consumption of natural resources is becoming
unsustainable.”
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Q6 Explain the relevance of your research question to the statement of inquiry. B
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Q7 List two individuals or groups who might have an interest in your investigation. B
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Q8 Explain why one of the individuals or groups you listed in the previous question B
would have an interest in your investigation.
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Q9 State one source of secondary data you would use to help investigate your research B
question.
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TASK 2 Communication
Q1 Task 2: Communication A
C
Imagine you are preparing a PowerPoint presentation describing the impacts of
Revolution for the students of grade 7. Assuming that you have 5 slides, prepare a
script for your presentation.
Your responses will be assessed using criterion A (Knowing and understanding)
and criterion C (Communication).
Use your own knowledge and examples from your MYP studies to prepare a
script.
Provide clear details of the context (specific to one revolution).
Remember to introduce yourself to the audience. (as you are expected to write
a script for your presentation)
Provide details of the impact in political, social, and economic terms of this
revolution.
Provide a conclusion for your script.
Make sure you use well-structured paragraphs in your script.
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TASK 3 Critical Thinking
Task 3: Critical Thinking
In this task, by considering Imperialism, you will explore the concept of Power, Conflict, Governance
using the global context of Fairness and Development. You are expected to write an essay.
Your responses will be assessed using criterion A (Knowing and understanding), criterion C
(Communicating), and criterion D (Thinking critically).
Q1 Write an essay explaining the European motives behind imperialism in Africa. A
C
In your essay, you should use examples from your MYP studies to discuss the D
following aspects of Imperialism. Consider the following points in your answer:
Motives of Imperialism - Economic, political, and social
Internal factors that contributed to imperialism in Africa
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With reference to the following source analyze its origin, purpose, values, and limitations in the study
of imperialism.
Extracts from the Better Government of India Bill, passed by the
British Parliament in 1858
Q2 State the origin. D
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Q3 State the purpose. D
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Q4 State two Values. D
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Q5 State two limitations. D
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Cartoon Analysis
Study the above source carefully and answer the following questions:
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Q6 State the message conveyed by the above cartoon. D
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Q7 Explain the different perspectives conveyed through this source. D
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