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The
Physics
Global Warming
INTRODUCTION:
The evidence is indisputable
that global climate change is real.
Global Warming poses grave consequences for life on earth. Unfortunately, there are many conflicting
reports on the causes and solutions to global warming.
Consequently, your group/team
has been chosen by the president of the
TASK:
A.
Your team will use the nine steps of the Public Policy Analyst
(see process below) to legislate policies that will be presented before the
national task force:
For
a complete report, you must also perform the following tasks:
♦
Provide evidence that global warming is an existing problem.
♦
Research, discuss and present the consequences and perils of global warming.
♦ Examine and analyze
all the conflicting views on this topic.
♦
Choose one of the viewpoints on the causes of global warming and incorporate
this into your report while also discussing and disputing the opposing view.
♦
Include in your report what has been done so far to address the problem.
♦
Propose some legislations to correct the problem.
B. Create, administer and evaluate a survey.
C. Submit your full report in the form of a PowerPoint
presentation.
D. At your
presentation, you must relinquish a hard copy of your PowerPoint report along
with the nine public policy worksheets, and surveys. You must also submit an
IBM/PC formatted floppy disk copy of your report.
PROCESS:
A. Working
in groups of three, your team will use the nine public
policy analyst procedures (see link bellow) to furnish your legislative
proposals. Be sure to complete the
worksheets associated with each step.
B. Create a survey that studies the causes, effects
and possible solutions to global warming.
You must take a substantial amount of surveys (at least 25) from
reliable sources to support your case.
Sources may include college professors, scientist and other
professionals who are currently working or have done research concerning global
warming. You may conduct the survey in
person or by registered or electronic mail.
C. Submit
your entire report as a (no longer than 20-minutes) PowerPoint
presentation. Your presentation should
show proof that the public policy steps were followed. It should include sample surveys and results
in the form of graphs, charts or other innovative configuration.
RESOURCES:
The following links will be helpful
to begin your research and complete your project.
Global Warming Information Page
Environmental
Protection Agency
Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change
TIPS Students
Information Resources
EVALUATION:
This rubric may be used for
self-assessment and peer feedback. The project grade will be based upon the
following evaluation scale:
A - Exemplary: 45-50 points
B - Proficient: 40-44 points
Partially Proficient or Incomplete: Needs to be resubmitted - less than 39
points
PowerPoint
Rubric
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ACTIVITY |
Exemplary |
Proficient
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Partially
Proficient |
Incomplete
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POINTS |
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Research and Note taking |
6 points Presentation indicates group
members accurately researched varied information sources, recorded and
interpreted statements, graphics and questions and evaluated alternative
points of view. |
4 points Presentation shows group
members recorded relevant information from multiple sources of information,
evaluated and synthesized relevant information. |
2 points Presentation shows group
members misinterpreted statements, graphics and questions and failed to
identify relevant arguments. |
0 points Presentation shows group
members recorded information from four or less resources, and ignored
alternative points of view. |
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Slide Show and Planning |
6 points Each slide includes title of
slide wherever appropriate, text, background color, placement & size of
graphic, fonts - color, size, type for text and headings, hyperlinks (list
URLs of any site linked from the slide), narration text, and audio files (if
any). All slides are numbered, and there is a logical sequence to the
presentation. |
4 points Slides include titles and text
for each slide and are in sequential order. |
2 points Slides are not in a logical
sequence and have incomplete information. |
0 points There a very few thumbnail
sketches on the storyboard and do not provide an overview of the presentation.
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Introduction |
3 points The introduction presents the
overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation with compelling
questions or by relating to the audience's interests or goals. |
2 points The introduction is clear and
coherent and relates to the topic. |
1 point The introduction shows some
structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. May be
overly detailed or incomplete and is somewhat appealing to the audience. |
0 points The introduction does not
orient the audience to what will follow. The sequencing is unclear and
does not appear interesting or relevant to the audience. |
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Content (Public Policy Solution originality) |
8 points The ideas expressed in the
report demonstrate a high degree of originality. The content is written clearly
and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information.
The project incorporates
thorough use of the public policy analyst, and includes viable surveys and
worksheets and advanced organizers that provide the audience with sense of
the project’s main idea. Information is accurate,
current and comes mainly from * primary sources. |
6 points The ideas expressed in the
report are mostly original. The group
may have improved upon a previous idea. The content is written with a
logical progression of ideas and supporting information. Includes use of the public
policy analyst, and includes viable surveys and worksheets and persuasive
information from *primary sources. |
4 points The ideas expressed in the
report demonstrate a low degree of originality. The content is vague in
conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Includes use of some of the
public policy analyst steps, and includes surveys and worksheets and some
persuasive information with few facts. Some of the information may
not seem to fit. *Primary source use is not
always clear. |
0 points There were no original ideas
expressed in this project. The content lacks a clear
point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes little persuasive
information and only one or two facts about the topic. Information is incomplete, out
of date and/or incorrect. Sequencing of ideas is
unclear. |
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Text Elements |
3 points The fonts are easy-to-read and
point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of italics, bold, and
indentations enhances readability. Text is appropriate in length
for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors
enhance the readability of text. |
2 points Sometimes the fonts are easy-to-read,
but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color
or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability. |
1 point Overall readability is
difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy
background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text. |
0 points The text is extremely
difficult to read with long blocks of text and small point size of
fonts, inappropriate contrasting colors, poor use of headings, subheadings,
indentations, or bold formatting. |
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Layout |
3 points The layout is aesthetically
pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of
headings and subheadings and white space. |
2 points The layout uses horizontal and
vertical white space appropriately. |
1 point The layout shows some
structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of
white space or uses a distracting background. |
0 points The layout is cluttered,
confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the
readability. |
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Citations |
6 points Sources of information are
properly cited so that the audience can determine the credibility and
authority of the information presented. All sources of information are
clearly identified and credited using MLA citations throughout the project. |
4 points Most sources of information
use proper MLA citation, and sources are documented to make it possible
to check on the accuracy of information. |
2 points Sometimes copyright guidelines
are followed and some information, photos and graphics do not use proper MLA
citations. |
0 points No way to check validity of
information. |
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Graphics, Sound and/or Animation |
3 points The graphics, sound and/or
animation assist in presenting an overall theme and make visual connections
that enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships. Original images are created
using proper size and resolution, and all images enhance the content. There is a consistent visual
theme. |
2 points The graphics, sound/and or
animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding
the flow of information or content. Original images are used. Images are proper size,
resolution. |
1 point Some of the graphics, sounds,
and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance the
overall concepts. Most images are clipart or
recycled from the WWW. Images are too large/small in
size. Images are poorly cropped or
the color/resolution is fuzzy. |
0 points The graphics, sounds, and/or
animations are unrelated to the content. Graphics do not enhance
understanding of the content, or are distracting decorations that create a
busy feeling and detract from the content. |
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Writing Mechanics |
6 points The text is written with no
errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. |
4 points The text is clearly
written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and
spelling. |
2 points Spelling, punctuation, and
grammar errors distract or impair readability. (3 or more errors) |
0 points Errors in spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader
and major editing and revision is required. (More than 5 errors) |
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Teamwork |
6 points The group documents how
members brainstormed, discussed, assumed roles and solved problems. Provides evidence that group
members helped one another, shared ideas, developed and evaluated their
finished product(s). The project is clearly a group
effort. |
4 points The group documents how
members divided tasks, shared the workload and managed problems in a way that
advanced the group goal. |
2 points The group occasionally helped
one another but required teacher assistance to resolve differences. One person documents that
he/she did most of the work and/or problems were not managed in a way that
advanced the group goal. |
0 points The group required teacher
assistance with dividing tasks and resolving differences. Few people contributed their
fair share of work. |
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TOTAL
POINTS |
/50 |
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* Primary sources can
include original letters and diaries, personal observations, interviews,
first-hand accounts, newspaper articles, magazine articles, journal articles,
Web pages, audio recordings, video productions and photography.
© COPYRIGHT 2001-2002 Joan Vandervelde
All Rights Reserved.
Updated:
Standards:
This Web
quest meets the following NY State English and Science Standards
English:
v
E1c: Read and
comprehend informational materials.
v E2a: Produce a report of information.
v
E4b: Analyze
and subsequently revise work to improve its clarity and effectiveness.
Science
v
S8a: Demonstrates scientific competence by completing
secondary research.
v
S7b: Argues from evidence.
v
S7e: Communications in a form suited to the purpose
and the audience.
v
S5c: Uses evidence from reliable sources to develop
descriptions, explanations, and models; and makes appropriate adjustments and
improvements.
v
S5d: Proposes, recognizes, analyzes, considers, and
critiques alternative explanations; and distinguishes between fact and opinion.
v
S5f: Works
individually and in teams to collect and share information and ideas.
v
S6c: Collects
and analyzes data using concepts and techniques in Mathematics Standard 4.
Applied
Learning
v
A2a:
Make an oral presentation of project plans or
findings to an audience with expertise in the relevant subject matter.
v
A2b: Prepare
a formal written proposal or report to an organization beyond the school.
v
A2c:
Develop a multi-media presentation.
CONCLUSION:
By
completing this web quest project, you will have learned the following:
☺
Evidences that global warming is an existent problem.
☺
Causes and effects of global warming.
☺
Existing policies aimed at correcting the problem of global warming.
Furthermore,
by completing this project you will have attained or developed the following
skills:
☺
Produce a report of information in a logical sequence to improve its clarity
and effectiveness.
☺ Demonstrate
scientific competence by arguing from evidences gathered through research and
by effectively communicating the
results in an oral presentation.
☺
Capacity to analyze opposing views and explanations through research and
collected data in the form of surveys; distinguish between facts and opinions
to arrive at an ultimate resolve.
☺ How
to formulate effective public polices by means of a public policy analyst.