Geography Authentic Assessment Task: Rural and Urban Settlements Focusing on Rural Depopulation by Tshifhango Mary

Task Overview

tshifhangomary — 2024-10-09 12:38:50 UTC

Welcome, Grade 12 learners! This authentic assessment task will challenge you to apply your knowledge of Rural and Urban Settlements in a real-world context. You'll be discussing and addressing actual rural and urban settlement issues faced in South Africa while demonstrating your higher-order thinking skills.

Task Objectives

tshifhangomary — 2024-10-09 12:38:50 UTC

1. Apply classroom knowledge of rural and urban settlements to real-world scenarios
2. Address a genuine problem in South African rural and urban settlements
3. Demonstrate analysis, evaluation, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills
4. Create a comprehensive proposal for sustainable rural and urban settlement development

1. Case Study Analysis (15 marks)

tshifhangomary — 2024-10-09 12:38:52 UTC

Select a specific rural settlement in South Africa facing rural depopulation. Analyze its current situation, considering the causes and consequences of rural depopulation on people and the economy.

Post a summary of your research findings on the Padlet board

2. Problem Identification (10 marks)

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Based on your analysis, identify and explain the main problems faced by your chosen settlement.

Post your analysis on the Padlet board

3. Sustainable Solution Proposal (15 marks)

tshifhangomary — 2024-10-09 12:38:52 UTC

Develop a detailed, sustainable solution to address the main problem you have identified. Your proposal should be innovative, practical, and considerate of social, economic, and environmental factors. Include a timeline and potential stakeholders for implementation.

Your plan should include:

Objectives and goals
Proposed actions and strategies
Potential challenges and how to overcome them
Post your proposed solutions on the Padlet board

4. Impact Assessment (10 marks)

tshifhangomary — 2024-10-09 12:38:52 UTC

Evaluate the potential impact of your proposed solution. Consider both positive outcomes and possible challenges or unintended consequences. Use data and case studies from similar interventions to support your assessment.

Assessment Tool

tshifhangomary — 2024-10-09 14:08:36 UTC