Richard Wheeler
TIPS
Web Quest
Groundwater and Ground Vapor pollution in
Endicott, NY.
INTRODUCTION:
You live in the Greater
Binghamton Area and your family is searching the local area for a home. Your family and you want a safe area to
reside. You are considering purchasing a
house in
However, there has been discussion
with the quality of drinking water and ground vapor in this area. You are concerned and want to investigate the
status of the water and vapor quality.
You have studied Earth
Science in Mr. Wheeler’s class and understand the inherent risks with
contaminated soil. You have the
background knowledge to perform a thorough investigation and analysis of the
potential problem at task.
TASK:
After completing your
research on groundwater and ground vapor pollution, you will make a
presentation to your colleagues during class
time. The presentation must include a
visual display. The display can compose
of data charts, graphs, posters, a collage, VHS movie, a PowerPoint
presentation or any format that works for you!
Be creative! Also, be sure that you save your notes on
your research material and all of your worksheets. You will need to submit them to your
instructor.
PROCESS:
You may work in groups of up
to 3 people on this project.
Each member must have
clearly defined roles and tasks.
Use the RESOURCE LINKS to help you find data and solutions.
Complete all worksheets.
- Please address these SIX
ITEMS in your presentation:
- What is the source
where Endicott obtains their drinking water?
- What is the specific
chemical contaminant in Endicott’s water and ground vapor?
- What is the source(s)
of the contaminant?
- What are some of the health risks associated with the contaminant?
- What government
agencies are involved with monitoring Endicott’s water quality?
- What government agencies are involved with enforcement of water quality
regulations?
.
- Please discuss how the public policy could be changed to help protect Endicott’s
water quality. (Public Policy Analysis; PPA).
- You should understand the current public policy
regulating water quality and make
recommendations to change or improve the policy.
(This is very important!)
WORSHEET: Group must complete one copy and submit to
the instructor.
RESOURCES:
Endicott
Water and Vapor Cleanup: DEC and IBM
Village
of Endicott Vapor Migration Project Update July 2003
NYS Department of Health: Tetrachloroethene
(PERC) in Indoor and Outdoor Air
DEC Vapor and
Groundwater Sampling Results
You must
follow these Steps!
(Each
step is a link if you need additional help)
Student Resources for
Social Problem
EVALUATION:
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PROBLEM DEFINED |
Problem not defined |
problem defined but not clearly |
Problem clearly defined in 3-4 sentences |
Problem clearly defined in one paragraph |
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EVIDENCE
GATHERED |
Evidence gathered from one source, not clearly defined |
Evidence gathered from 2-3 sources, not clearly defined |
Evidence gathered from3-4 sources, clearly defined |
Evidence gathered from 5-6 sources, clearly defined |
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CAUSES DEFINED |
1 cause defined, unclear explanation |
2 causes defined, slightly unclear explanation |
3 causes defined, clearly explained |
4 causes defined, clearly explained |
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PUBLIC POLICY |
No existing public policy evaluated |
Existing public policy briefly stated, but not evaluated |
Existing public policy stated and evaluated |
Existing public policy stated and evaluated in detail |
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PODSSIBLE SOLUTION |
No solution developed |
1-2 possible solutions developed |
3-4 possible solutions developed |
5 or more solutions developed |
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SELECTED
SOLUTION |
No solution selected |
Solution selected, but not clearly explained |
Solution selected, and clearly explained |
More then one solution selected and clearly explained |
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ORAL PRESENTATION |
Particiaption Visual tools Accuracy |
Particiaption Visual tools Accuracy |
Particiaption Visual tools Accuracy |
Particiaption Visual tools Accuracy |
STANDARDS
Math, Science,
Technology
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry, and Design
Students will use mathematical
analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate,
to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Math, Science,
Technology
Standard 2 -
Information Systems
Students will access,
generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
Math, Science,
Technology
Information Systems
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Key Idea 1
Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning. |
English Language Arts
Standard 1 - Language
for Information and Understanding
Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding - As listeners and readers, students will collect data, facts, and ideas; discover relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and use knowledge generated from oral, written, and electronically produced texts. As speakers and writers, they will use oral and written language to acquire, interpret, apply, and transmit information. |
Standard 4 -
Language for Social Interaction
Students will read, write, listen,
and speak for social interaction - Students will use oral and written language
for effective social communication with a wide variety of people. As readers
and listeners, they will use the social communications of others to enrich
their understanding of people and their views.
CONCLUSION:
Although unseen, our
ground water is a tremendous valuable resource.
From this lesson, you should become aware of the source of our drinking water,
the dangers of polluting the sources, and the governing agencies that monitor
our water supply.
Public policy plays an
important role in our life. You should
be able to evaluate current public policy and be able to make recommendations
for improvement.