Life is not possible without water. Human are 2/3^rd water and about 7/10^th of the word is water. It is also well known that clean water is absolutely essential for health for healthy living. Adequate supply of fresh and clean drinking water is basic need for all human being on Earth. However, through human development, water system are used as a dumping ground for waste, consequently, water pollution is a growing problem. You and your group members will become EPA investigators.

Your objective is to do a research paper on the overall health impacts of water pollution on humans and the environment. The major emphasis will be on determining the resources and extent of damage to humans’ heath and the environment. The President and the United States Congress will read your report so they can make new laws to save the environment. You have a challenging and daunting task. Good luck to you all. You can save the lives of millions with your research.

You will complete the following task: This task will be graded by the Rubrics stated in the web quest.

· You will write a report that must contain a cover page with the title of the project, name of individual in the groups and the teacher name. This report will be a minimum of 3 typewritten pages in length

· Each group will create and present a statistical graph or chart that plot the type of water pollutants and the different types of health problem.

· Each group will also create a presentation should last 10-15 minutes and during the presentation you should include but not limited the following:

a) Provide an specific situation causing the pollution event

b) Discuss the actual impact on the environment and health on adjacent population.

Your group will

1. Define the problem: provide an overview of the specific situation causing the pollution event.

2. Gather Evidence of the Problem: of current status of the location including information on the current health of humans and animals population.

3. Gather Evidence of the Problem: of specific pollutants that affect human health and social deterioration of the environment.

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4. Evaluate the Existing Policy that can help to reduce wastes of clean water and curb unnecessary inputs.

5. Develop solutions

6: And Selecting the Best Policy to reduce or eliminate the amount and the variety of water pollution

Your group will gather the information to complete these worksheets on the TIPS PPA web site by using the Internet sources given in the “resource” section and other text material.

Your task will include all the elements of the Public Policy Analyst.

After complete your research on the “ health impact on water pollution”, and complete the PPA worksheet you will then write your report following the following guideline.

The following will link you to website useful for your paper research.

http://www.wri.org/china/water.htm

http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/water/health.htm

http://www.zerowasteamerica.org/HealthImpacts.htm

http://www.cseindia.org/html/lab/health_water.htm

http://www.ceegr.org/take_action/water.html

http://themes.eea.eu.int/Specific_media/water/indicators

GENERAL WEB SITES

WWW.GOOGLE.COM

WWW.YAHOO.COM

SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS STANDARDS

Standard 1: Analysis, Inquiry, and Design.

Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and

Engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek

Answers, and develop solution.

Standard 2: Information systems

Students will access, generate, process and transfer information

Using appropriate technologies.

English Language Arts

Standard 1: Language for Information and Understanding

Students will listen, speak, read, and write 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 that follows the accepted conventions of the English language to acquire, interpret, apply, and transmit information.

Standard 2: Language for Literary Response and Expression

Students will read and listen to oral, written, and electronically produced texts and performances from American and world literature; relate texts and performances to their own lives; and develop an understanding of the diverse social, historical, and cultural dimensions the texts and performances represent. As speakers and writers, students will use oral and written language that follows the accepted conventions of the English language for self-expression and artistic creation.

Standard 3: Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation

Students will listen, speak, read, and write for critical analysis and evaluation. As listeners and readers, students will analyze experiences, ideas, information, and issues presented by others using a variety of established criteria. As speakers and writers, they will use oral and written language that follows the accepted conventions of the English language to present, from a variety of perspectives, their opinions and judgments on experiences, ideas

You will be evaluate base on the rubric chart

below for your written report and oral presentation

criterion	1	2	3	TW
Organization OF WRITTEN REPORT	1 out of 3	2 out of 3	1. Have began with introduction of the topic. 2. Have presented information in logical sequence. 3. Always have maintaining eyes contact with the audiences.	X1
Subject knowledge about how water quality Can affect humans’ health and the environment. Written & oral report	2 out of 3	1 out of 3	Have used the correct information. 2. Have provided examples 3. Have answered all the questions with explanation elaboration.	X2
Graphics and or Charts Written & oral report	2 out of 3	1 out of 3	1. Students’ graphics were explained and related to the presentation. 2. Use always creative graphics 3. Were not graphic in the presentation.		X5
Elocution in oral report	2 out of 3	1out of 3	1. Use clear voice. 2. Have correct, precise pronunciation 3. Audiences’ member can hear.

You should have learned from this web quest that pollution can kill. You also have seen the fragility of the environment. The role of the Public Policy Analyst is vital to protect the natural environment and preserve our planet for future generations. Nice job. We thank you.