Reynard Hayes: reyhayes@yahoo.com                                                         Morris High School

 

A Webquest for Global History & Geography (9th Grade)FOR TIPS PROGRAM

 

 

GLOBAL WARMING

 

Introduction

          You have just won the lotto!!! One million dollars can be yours if you can help New State solve one more problem. Global Warming. Since the money  you've won can be used as state education funds, the state needs to determine  whether to use the  money you've won to further your education or to award the money directly to you. You need to examine many Websites to clarify for the state whether Carbon dioxide emissions in our state contribute to Global warming. Keep in mind that your approach to solving this problem may help determine state policy and PPA for training teachers of TIPS.  

 

Task

          You will create and present a three page written report on the effects of carbon dioxide emissions on Global warming in New York State. For this project you will have to present the Six Step Public Policy Approach.

 

          1. Define and describe the problem (Social Conditions,Players,Public Policy)

          2.Gather evidence for this problem

          3. Identify causes for this problem

          4.Describe and evaluate the existing policy for this problem

          5. Develop solution /policies for the problems for the existing policies

          6. Select the best policy for the problem

 

Process

          Use the following guidelines for the completion of the product

 

          Guidelines

·       Research the sources listed below in order to respond to all the following questions

·       Use the six step public policy analysis work sheets before writing your report

www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS.html

·       After you complete your six worksheets, begin writing a first draft

 

Resources

http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/PPA/ghppai1.html

 

GLOBAL INTRODUCTORY PAGE

 

http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/PPA/ghppaep1.html

 

http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/

 

http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/actions/index.html

 

http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/impacts/index.html

 

Evaluation

          You will be judged on your project in the 3-page typed report.

 

Guidelines for your 3-page typed report

1.    Your three page typed report must be based on the 6 step public   policy analyst format

2.    You may include graphics in addition to the typed 3 pages

3.    You must use paragraphs and follow the conventions of standard written English

4.    A cover sheet with your name, class, date, and title of your report is necessary

 

Conclusion

       Students will make a self assessment to determine the effectiveness

of the TIPS program. A comparative analysis of TIPS students with a control 

group can also be made.