The Adirondack
Mountains in upper
The class will work as a unit of the New York State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and determine what, if anything, can be done about this problem.
I: You will define acid rain.
You will state which atmospheric pollutants result in acid rain.
You
will document the damage to the lakes and forests of
II: You will find the origin of the pollutants that cause acid rain and track the route
of the acid rain through the atmosphere from its point of origin to its arrival
in upper
III:You will propose a public policy (agency regulations) to combat the effects of
acid rain, and possibly to eliminate the cause itself.
IV:You will
solicit public
opinion in
mental issue and your proposed regulations.
V: You will analyze the effectiveness and feasibility of your proposed regulations.
The class will present its final report as a power point presentation. The presentation will be in five parts, or sub-sections, corresponding to the above.
The class will tackle each task in the sequence listed. You will first tackle Task I, then you will address Task II, then you will focus on Task III, then you will utilize surveys to complete Task IV and in Task V you will analyze the effectiveness versus the feasibility of the agency’s proposals.
The class will utilize print and electronic media (resources to follow) in order
to accomplish your task. A written report, in outline form, will also be required as part of the final product.
SUNY College of Environmental Studies
Cornell Center for the Environment
Environmental Protection Agency
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Evaluating Student Presentations |
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Organization |
Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. |
Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around. |
Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow. |
Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow. |
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Subject Knowledge |
Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject. |
Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions. |
Student is at ease with expected answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate. |
Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration. |
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Graphics |
Student uses superfluous graphics or no graphics |
Student occasionally uses graphics that rarely support text and presentation. |
Student's graphics relate to text and presentation. |
Student's graphics explain and reinforce screen text and presentation. |
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Mechanics |
Student's presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors. |
Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors. |
Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. |
Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. |
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Eye Contact |
Student reads all of report with no eye contact. |
Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report. |
Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes. |
Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes. |
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Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear. |
Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. |
Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation. |
Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation. |
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Once you have completed your project, each of you will have a greater understanding of how scientific knowledge of an environmental issue is only the first step in the process of seeking a solution to the particular issue. The interaction of governmental agencies and the public itself are central to any solutions. That interaction is the process you have now successfully completed.
Dr. Michael E. Korber