Title:
Acid Rain
Name:
Leonard Barrett
Class: Environmental Science
Introduction:
Acid rain is
causing severe damage to the environment. Many forests and agricultural land are
being destroyed due to this condition.
You have been asked to develop public policies to reduce the emission of
the gases into the atmosphere that cause acid rain. What can you do that will
help?
Task:
Your
objective is to do a research on the cause and effects of acid rain on the
environment and use the six steps of the Public Policy Analyst to find evidence
that will allow you to develop public policies that you think will reduce or
eliminate this condition.
(2) Gather evidence
(3) Identify causes
(6) Select best solution
Process:
Use the following guidelines for the completion of the
product.
Guidelines:
Ø Research the sources listed below in order all the
following questions.
Ø Use the six step public policy analysis work sheets
before writing your report.
www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS.html
Ø After you complete your six worksheets, begin writing
a first draft.
Resources:
http://www.waterpollution.com/
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/tips/t3prod/hayeswq1.html
Evaluation:
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.
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Conclusion:
Acid rain has
caused tremendous harm to our environment. The deposition of acid rain into lakes,
for example, has caused serious degradation of water quality and fish
fertility. By doing research on the resources provided, students will be able
to understand the effects of acid rain on the environment and use the public
policy analysis to develop public policies to reduce or eliminate this
condition.
Science
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.
English Standard 1
Students will
read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding.
As listeners and readers, students will
collect data, facts, and ideas, discover relationships, concepts, and
generalizations; and use knowledge generated from oral, written, and
electronically produced texts. As speakers and writers, they will use oral and
written language to acquire, interpret, apply, and transmit information.