Name: Michele Luard

School: Paul Robeson High School Brooklyn New York

Could you imagine waking up in the U.S.A the land hailed as having everything and you along with millions of Americans are starving! Could you imagine in the next ten years starvation? Now that’s not all. Do you suffer with Asthma? Well with all the developments you may? What’s the cost- Global warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released nearly unanimous findings. Their view is that the climate will continue to change once humans continue to generate greenhouse gases. This climate change will affect national security by affecting everything from economic growth to social stability.

Using the Public Policy Analyst (PPA) you will examine the effects of global climate change on agriculture and health of the United States of America, and you will develop new policies to address these problems. You are all aware that we have days during winter that feel like summer and days during summer that feel like spring. However, do you ever consider the effect this has on food available to you at dinner, or the reason why these changes occur, or the effect that this has on farm homes. What can you do to change this? What is the cause of this?

• You will analyze the effect of Global climate change on the economic stability of the United States of America using the public policy analyst, and create a Power Point presentation or video.
• Create a 3- 6 page paper detailing the information stated in either your video, or power point presentation.

Working in your identified group

• Click on the link below: Collect the data for a particular Area. Do you see any trends?
• Identify any periods of irregularity.
• Identify the expected temperatures for each season. If you are unable to find irregularities continue.
• What was the effect of this weather change on: agriculture , more on agriculture2 and health1, health2, health 3

• Use the Public policy analyst to research Identify the Public Policy Analyst:

Step 1 Define the Problem

Step 2 Gather the Evidence

Step 3 Identify the Causes

Step 4 Evaluate an existing Policy

Step 5 Develop Solutions

Step 6 Select the Best Solution

· Create a Power Point Presentation (if you do not know how to create a power point click on the previous link). This presentation must have 12 – 16 slides that include the steps of PPA.

· Create a video (if you do not know how to create a video click on the previous link). This video presentation must have 18-10 minutes the video must include the steps PPA.

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• What is Climate Change?
• U.S Climate Change Policy
• Could you possibly be contributing to climate change
• What some doctors think

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Power Point Presentation Rubric

Rubric for Peer Evaluation (5 points possible)
Each of your classmates not presenting on the day you are will evaluate your power point presentation using the Scoring Rubric below. Your final points for this portion of your evaluation will be the average rating from everyone who hears your power point presentation divided by 3.

Performance Criteria	3Points	2Point	1 points
Preparation	Presentation was "almost ready to go". We had to wait for this student to copy the presentation on to the desktop.	The student ran the presentation off her/his disk	The student did not have the presentation completely ready and was finalizing some things as class began and/or while other students were presenting.
Organization	Information was presented in a logical, interesting sequence but some was easy to follow	Information was somewhat difficult to follow because student tended to "jump around" from topic to topic	There did not appear to be any sequence nor order to the information presented.
Technical Specifications		Show contained between 5-10 slides	Show contained <5 or >10 slides
		Show contained an original graphic that was created by the student	No original graphic was included.
	Every slide contained a slide transition	Slide transitions were not used for 1-2 slides	Slide transitions were not used for more than 2 slides
Mechanics	Demonstrated an outstanding effort presenting the information through creative use of graphics and text	Showed good effort in the presentation, however graphics and text reflect only an "average" effort	Showed little effort in the presentation. Graphics and text appear to be "thrown together at the last minute"
Use of technology		Did not apologize before, during or after the presentation for "not being very good with computers" or "not being very interesting"	Apologized before, during or after the presentation for "not being very good with computers" or "not being very interesting"
Overall Presentation	A good presentation. The presenter demonstrated the ability to utilize the various features of the program, however, the presentation did not always keep my interest	The presenter did not seem comfortable with the program and needed a lot of outside assistance in getting through the presentation.	The presenter displayed little knowledge and understanding of the components of assignment, software, computers, etc.

Rubric for Instructor Evaluation (15 points possible)
I will be evaluating your presentation using the Scoring Rubric below. Your final score will be the total points earned below divided by 1.8.

Performance Criteria	3Points	2 Point	1 Points
Preparation	Presented work on the day you signed up for	Requested an extension and presented on a different day	Was not prepared to present, did not request an extension and had to present on a different day
	A copy of your "Notes" was printed and given to the instructor prior to your presentation	The "Notes" were printed after the presentation.	"Notes" were not available the day of the presentation.
	Needed assistance in copying presentation to the main computer	Copied presentation to the desktop after presentations had begun	Did not run presentation off the desktop
Organization	Information was presented in a logical, interesting sequence that was easy to follow	Information was somewhat difficult to follow because student tended to "jump around" from topic to topic	There did not appear to be any sequence nor order to the information presented.
Technical Specifications		Show contained a digital photo of yourself	No digital photo was included
	All but one slide contained a graphic	2 slides did not contain graphics	More than 2 slides did not contain a graphic
	Used some slide animations, however, more were needed	Overused slide animations to the point that they were distracting	No slide animations were used during the presentation
Mechanics	Presentation had no misspellings or grammatical errors	Presentation contained 1-2 spelling or grammatical errors	Presentation contained 3 or more spelling or grammatical errors
	Presentation contained an introduction, body and conclusion	Presentation contained at least 2 of the following: introduction, body & conclusion	Presentation contained only 1 of the following: introduction, body & conclusion
Use of technology	Demonstrated some understanding of how the technology is used for this project.	Showed little understanding of how the technology is used for this project	Showed no understanding of how the technology is used for this project
		Displayed proper respect and appropriate behavior when using the computer	Displayed inappropriate behavior when using the computer.
Overall Presentation	A good presentation. The presenter demonstrated the ability to utilize the various features of the program, however, the presentation did not always keep my interest	The presenter did not seem comfortable with the program and/or needed a lot of outside assistance in getting through the presentation.	The presenter displayed little knowledge and/or understanding of the components of assignment, software, computers, etc.

This rubric will be used for peer and teacher evaluation. The project grade will be based upon the following evaluation scale:

A - Exemplary: 86-99 points
B - Proficient: 76-85 points
Partially Proficient or Incomplete: Needs to be resubmitted - less than 75 points

The grade of your classmates will be averaged to get the final grade

Video Project Rubric

ACTIVITY	Exemplary	Proficient	Partially Proficient	Incomplete	POINTS
Use of Resources and Citations During Research and Note Taking	12 points Note cards indicate research questions, sources of information and graphics, and identify relevant pro and con arguments (if appropriate to the topic). Sources of information and graphics are properly cited using citations.	8 points Note cards show research questions, relevant information from multiple sources of information and evaluate alternative points of view (if appropriate for the topic). All sources of information are clearly identified and credited using citations..	4 points Note cards show a few research questions from a few sources of information and fail to identify relevant counter-arguments ( if appropriate for the topic).. Most sources of information are identified using proper citation.	0 points Note cards do not include research questions, sources of information and ignore alternative points of view. No citations are included.
Storyboard	6 points The storyboard illustrates the video presentation structure with thumbnail sketches of each scene. Notes of proposed transition, special effects, sound and title tracks include: text, background color, placement & size of graphic, fonts - color, size, type for text and headings. Notes about proposed dialogue/narration text are included. All sketches are numbered, and there is a logical sequence to the presentation.	4 points The storyboard includes thumbnail sketches of each video scene and includes text for each segment of the presentation, descriptions of background audio for each scene, and notes about proposed shots and dialogue. All sketches are organized and numbered in a logical sequence.	2 points The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard are not in a logical sequence and do not provide complete descriptions of the video scenes, audio background, or notes about the dialogue.	0 points There is no evidence of a storyboard.
Content/Organization	18 points The content includes a clear statement of purpose or theme and is creative, compelling and clearly written. A rich variety of supporting information in the video contributes to understanding the project's main idea. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers that provide the audience with a sense of the presentation's main idea. Events and messages are presented in a logical order.	12 points Information is presented as a connected theme with accurate, current supporting information that contributes to understanding the project's main idea.	6 points The content does not present a clearly stated theme, is vague, and some of the supporting information does not seem to fit the main idea or appears as a disconnected series of scenes with no unifying main idea.	0 points The content lacks a central theme, clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Much of the supporting information in the video is irrelevant to the overall message. The viewer is unsure what the message is because there is little persuasive information and only one or two facts about the topic. Information is incomplete, out of date and/or incorrect.
Introduction	6 points The introduction is compelling and provides motivating content that hooks the viewer from the beginning of the video and keeps the audience's attention.	4 points The introduction is clear and coherent and evokes interest in the topic.	2 points The introduction does not create a strong sense of what is to follow.	0 points The introduction does not orient the audience to what will follow.
Production Quality
Video Continuity/Editing	12 points The tape is edited with only high quality shots remaining. Video moves smoothly from shot to shot. A variety of transitions are used to assist in communicating the main idea and smooth the flow from one scene to the next. Shots and scenes flow seamlessly. Digital effects are used appropriately for emphasis.	8 points The tape is edited throughout with only quality shots remaining. A variety of transitions are used. Good pacing and timing.	4 points The tape is edited in few spots. Several poor shots remain. Transitions from shot to shot are choppy, and the types of wipes and fades selected are not always appropriate for the scene. There are many unnatural breaks and/or early cuts.	0 points The tape is unedited and many poor shots remain. No transitions between clips are used. Raw clips run back to back in the final video.
Audio Editing	12 points The audio is clear and effectively assists in communicating the main idea. Background audio is kept in balance.	8 points The audio is clear and assists in communicating the main idea.	4 points The audio is inconsistent in clarity (too loud/too soft/garbled) at times and/or the background audio overpowers the primary audio.	0 points The audio is cut-off and inconsistent or overpowering.
Lighting	3 points Additional lighting is used to eliminate shadows and glares. All scenes have sufficient lighting for viewer to easily see action.	2 points Additional lighting is used. Few shadows or glares are apparent.	1 points Some scenes are too dark or too light to determine what is happening.	0 points Only ambient (available) light is used. Most scenes are too dark or too light to determine what is happening.
Camera Techniques (Exposure/Focus)	12 points All shots are clearly focused and well framed. The camera is held steady with few pans and zooms. Close-ups are used to focus attention.	8 points Most shots are clearly focused and well framed.	4 points Some shots are unfocused or poorly framed.	0 points Many shots are unfocused and poorly framed. Excessive panning and zooming distracts the viewer.
Graphics	6 points The graphics and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme that appeals to the audience and enhances concepts with a high impact message. Graphics explain and reinforce key points during the presentation.	4 points The graphics or animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of information or content.	2 points Some of the graphics and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance concepts.	0 points The graphics and/or animations are unrelated to the content. Graphics do not enhance understanding the content, or are distracting decorations that detract from the content.
Copyright	6 points Copyrighted information for photos, graphics and music is clearly identified by source and nature of permission to reproduce.	4 points Every photo, graphic or music is either original or permission for its use is documented.	2 points Some sources of photos, graphics, and music are not clearly identified with references, and permission to reproduce is missing.	0 points There is no reference to copyright information for photos, graphics, and music.
Moving Images	3 points Motion scenes are planned and purposeful, adding impact to the story line. "Talking heads" scenes are used when crucial to telling the story.	2 points The video includes some "talking heads," and backgrounds and video effects add interest. Most motion scenes make the story clearer or give it more impact.	1 points The video includes "talking heads" and a few motion scenes are added but do not improve understanding of the story line.	0 points The video features "talking heads" with little or no action to add interest or the video uses action excessively.
Timing	3 points Video clips show no slack time. "Three beat" timing (three actions per clip or three clips per event) is evident.	2 points Most video clips are edited to remove slack time and to emphasize action.	1 points Some video clips need to be edited to remove slack time and increase action.	0 points Video clips begin and end with slack time or no action.
TOTAL POINTS					/99

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You are now a climate change specialist! You have researched how the change of climate has affected people living in the United States of America. You are also aware of the Public policy affecting Americans and what changes need to be changed. Finally you are now a able to present information in formats not previously used.

New York State Standards for Math, Science and Technology