Chemical Pollution WebQuest
By Mr. M. Stern
Environmental Science
Walton High School
The publishing of the book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is seen by many as the beginning of the Environmentalist movement in the United States. Readers became aware of the dangers of chemical pollutants introduced into our environment.
Problem: How can we reduce chemical pollutants
released into our environment?
You are a member of an Environmentalist Organization. Your goal is to convince the State Legislature to pass stronger Laws preventing the release of chemical pollutants into the environment.
Create a PowerPoint presentation or a 3-page typed paper on a certain chemical. Provide:
1. The scientific name of a chemical pollutant.
2. The name of a corporation that is releasing it into the environment.
3. The effects of this chemical on the environment.
4. How the release of this chemical is being limited, and why you feel this is not sufficient.
5. If you choose to create a PowerPoint make sure you include appropriate graphics.
6. If you choose to do a paper include at least one drawing depicting chemical pollution in the environment. You may also insert pictures from the Internet or photocopied. Be sure to include a reference.
7. Be prepared to present your project to the class at the end of the term.
Use the Public Policy Analyst:
- Define the social problem
- Gather evidence
to support the existence of the problem
- Determine the causes and
factors contributing to the problem
- Evaluate
the existing policy
- Develop public policy alternatives
Determine the best public policy
solution to the problem.
Complete the Worksheets in each step to help you. These should be submitted so that I may help you with the process.
High Production Volume Challenge Program
Office of Environmental Assistance - Design for Environment
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Rubric
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Inadequate |
Fair 65 - 79 |
Good 80 - 89 |
Excellent 90 - 100 |
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3-Page
Typed Report or
PowerPoint |
No Public Policy Analysis was
done. |
Public Policy Analysis does not
site many sources, but a conclusion is reached. |
Public Policy Analysis includes
material from 3 sources. |
Public Policy Analysis is
thorough. Includes graphics. Many sources cited. |
What can you do to prevent chemical pollution
in your community? Find out what public
policy is on this issue and if you do not agree with it learn how to change it!
Performance
Standards
S5 e Identifies problems; proposes and implements solutions; and evaluates the accuracy, design, and outcomes of investigations.
S5 f Works individually and in teams to collect and share information and ideas.
S6 d Acquires information from multiple sources.
S7 b Argues from evidence.
S7 e Communicates in a form suited to the purpose and the audience.
E2 a Produce a report of information.
E2 e Produce a persuasive essay.
A2 b Prepare a formal written proposal or report to an organization beyond the school.
A3 a Gather information to assist in completing project work.
A3 b Use on-line sources to exchange information for specific purposes.
A3 c Use word-processing software to produce a
multi-page document