Are you on the Zone or Zoned Out?

 

 

 

WebQuest

By: Jennifer Somerville

Jdonnelly4@schools.nyc.gov

 

Introduction:

Our atmosphere is a layer of gases that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays. Without our atmosphere, we would not be living on the planet Earth. The layer that we live in is called the troposphere. All human activity occurs here. Airplanes fly within the troposphere. This is the layer that contains our ozone. The ozone absorbs some of the sun’s harmful rays. It is being destroyed by something called CFC’s, also known as Chlorofourocarbons. These CFC”s react with UV radaition and destroys over 100,000 ozone molecules. This is creating holes in the ozone, which is causing more UV rays to reach Earth’s surface. This can cause health issues, such as cancer, cataracts, and crop damage.

 

 

Task:

You are going to create a poster based on the information given. You will research the links and develop your own policy regarding the ban of CFC’s. Your policy will become known school wide.

 

Process:

1)      You will work in groups of three.

2)      You will create a policy on the banning of CFC’s and how it would benefit our Earth.

3)      To help you come up with your solutions, you will use the format of the Public Policy Analyst. The following steps are included below:

a) Define the problem-Worksheet # 1

b) Gather evidence-Worksheet # 2

c) Identify causes-Worksheet # 3

d) Evaluate a policy-Worksheet # 4

e) Develop solutions –Worksheet # 5

f) Select best solution-Worksheet # 6

4) Use the following links to help you come up with your data.

·         http://www.epa.gov/ozone/science/sc_fact.html

·         http://www.ozonelayer.noaa.gov/science/basics.htm

·         http://www.bcairquality.ca/101/ozone-depletion-causes.html

·         http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/hats/publictn/elkins/cfcs.html

 

5) Poster Information

In your poster include:

·         Title: Name of your policy

·         Drawings or computer printouts of any image you would like to add to prove your point.

·         Use the following PPA format to help you gather your evidence. Click on the link and complete the following worksheets to help you come up with your plan

·         Include any useful information about the ozone and chlorofluorocarbons.

·         On the back of the poster include names and class code in marker.

 

 

Evaluation:

CATEGORY

4

3

2

1

Graphics - Originality

Several of the graphics used on the poster reflect a exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.

One or two of the graphics used on the poster reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.

The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others.

No graphics made by the student are included.

Grammar

There are no grammatical mistakes on the poster.

There is 1 grammatical mistake on the poster.

There are 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.

There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.

Required Elements

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.

All required elements are included on the poster.

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.

Several required elements were missing.

Knowledge Gained

Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.

Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.

Student can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.

Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the poster.

 

Conclusion: 

Great Job! Now you are experts on how to save our environment! From plants, to animals, to humans, we all rely on each other. So take care of our Earth, it’s the only one we have!  Now go out and spread the word on saving our Earth!  

 

 

Standards:

Science:

·         RST.6-8.1-Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and  technical          

·         WHST.6-8.4-Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and      style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

 

English Language Arts:

·         RL.6.2-Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details: provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgments.

·         W.6.1-Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.