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Acid Rain
Carrie Skermont Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High
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Introduction
Your class has been selected by a group of environmental activists to find out more about the problem of acid rain in New York State. They are very concerned about the habitat destruction that it is causing. By researching and informing the group about the problem of acid rain you will be helping them to then go forward with developing and proposing new public policies.
Task
Your task is to create a PowerPoint presentation about the problem of acid rain in New York State. Your PowerPoint should explain the various causes and effects of acid rain. You also need to explain and analyze the existing public policies that are intended to reduce the amount of acid rain in New York State.
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Process/Resources
As part of your research for the project you will need to complete the following Public Policy Analyst worksheets:
1. Define the problem
Explanation: https://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/select.html
Worksheet: https://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/worksheet1.doc
2. Gather evidence
Explanation: https://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/gather.html
Worksheet: https://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/worksheet2.doc
3. Identify causes
Explanation: https://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/identify.html
Worksheet: https://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/worksheet3.doc
4. Evaluate a policy
Explanation: https://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/existing.html
Worksheet: https://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/worksheet4.doc
The following websites can be used to gather information on acid rain in NY:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/283.html
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8418.html
http://water.usgs.gov/edu/acidrain.html
http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2009/3075/pdf/fs2009-3075.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/air/caa/peg/acidrain.html
When you finish your research and worksheets you will be creating a PowerPoint presentation that could be used to present your findings to the group of activists. Your PowerPoint should be a minimum of 10 slides. You should include pictures and/or diagrams that help convey your message. You may also include a short video clip.
Evaluation
Element |
Exemplary |
Proficient |
Partially Proficient |
Unsatisfactory |
Points |
PPA Worksheets |
3 points
Worksheets complete with well thought out and detailed answers |
2 points
Worksheets complete with all basic information provided |
1 point
Worksheets mostly complete but some information is missing |
0 points
Worksheets incomplete |
____/3 |
Contents of PowerPoint |
3 points
The content is written clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. |
2 points
The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. |
1 point
The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. |
0 points
The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. |
____/3 |
Attractiveness of PowerPoint |
3 points
Four or more relevant graphics or video clips. Text font/size easy to read. |
2 points
Two to three relevant graphics or video clips. Text font/size readable. |
1 point
Only one relevant graphic or video clip. Text font/size readable |
0 points
No relevant graphics or video. Text size/font difficult to read. |
____/3 |
Writing Mechanics in PowerPoint |
3 points
The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. |
2 points
The text is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. |
1 point
Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract or impair readability. (3 or more errors)
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0 points
Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and major editing and revision is required. (more than 5 errors)
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Conclusion
The environmental activist group is very grateful for all of your hard work. They are going to use your research to develop new policies or changes to the current policies that impact the amount of acid rain. Then they can bring these ideas to our representatives in government. Hopefully your hard work will lead to improvements in public policies and a positive impact on the environment.
Standards
Math, Science, and Technology Learning Standards:
Standard 2: Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
Standard 4: 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: Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
Standard 7: Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.
ELA Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.2
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7
Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text
with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
diagram, model, graph, or table).
Citations
Rubric:
https://www2.uwstout.edu/content/profdev/rubrics/pptrubric.html
Math, Science, and Technology Learning Standards: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/pub/mststa1_2.pdf