To
Frack or Not To Frack…
Investigating
Hydrofracking
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Charlene Mazur Proctor High School |
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Introduction:
You have been asked by the
governor of New York State to investigate the benefits and risks of
hydrofracking as a source of energy. You
must use reliable resources, including websites that will assist in your
research. You will then present your
findings to members of your community and convince them that either
hydrofracking is a positive energy source or that it is detrimental to the
environment and should be terminated.
Task:
1.
Using approved websites
gather information on hydrofracking.
2.
Write a 1-2 page essay
summarizing the procedure of hydrofracking and consequent effects, positive and
negative.
3.
Present your findings
to the class and attempt to convince your community members (classmates) to
agree with your opinion about hydrofracking.
Process:
1.
Use the
PPA steps to complete your assignment
The PPA Steps:
http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/tips/ppaqe.html
1.
Define the problem
Worksheet 1
(http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/worksheet1.doc)
2.
Gather evidence
Worksheet 2
(http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/worksheet2.doc)
3.
Identify causes
Worksheet 3 (http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/worksheet3.doc)
4.
Evaluate a policy
Worksheet 4
(http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/worksheet4.doc)
5.
Develop solutions
Worksheet 5
(http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/worksheet5.doc)
6.
Select the best solution
Worksheet 6: (http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/worksheet6.doc)
2.
Evaluate all information gathered and recorded
on your PPA worksheets and write a rough draft of your 1-2 page summary.
3.
Submit rough draft to instructor.
4.
Make revisions and write final paper.
5.
Make notecards and visual aids for your oral
presentation.
6.
Present investigation results to class.
Resources:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_fracturing
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121105100925.htm
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http://www2.epa.gov/hydraulicfracturing
Evaluation:
Conclusion:
At the conclusion of this
assignment students will be able to use technology and PPA steps to evaluate a current
event and create a scientifically literate opinion on the topic of
hydrofracking.
Standards:
Mathematics, Science,
and 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.
Standard
2: Information Systems
Students will access, generate,
process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
Standard
4: Science
Students will
understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining
to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical
development of ideas in science.
Standard
5: Technology
Students will apply
technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate
products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
English Language Arts
Standard
1: Language for Information and Understanding
Students will read, write, listen and
speak for information and understanding
Standard
3: Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation
Students will read, write, listen and
speak for critical analysis and evaluation
Standard
4: Language for Social Interaction
Students will read, write, listen and
speak for social interaction.