Earth, Our Natural Resource

1. Earth, Our Natural Resource A Web quest for Earth & Space Science students By Angela Bergman abergman@westside66.org Get Started!

2. Continue… Introduction Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page The issue of natural resources is a public one. Society, as a whole, is content to stay in the status quo. Without outside impetus there will not be change to correct any issue surrounding natural resources. This project represents your chance to create change within our society. This is your soapbox. What change do you want to see and/or be?

3. Next Task Your job is to choose and research a Natural Resources public issue. You will then take a stand on the issue and create a project to educate others about your issue. Your stance must be supported by facts and examples. Your project can use any medium you choose. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page

4. Continue… Process - Step One Decide on a topic. This can address anything from mineral and non-mineral resources, alternative fuels, recycling, global warming, carbon dioxide emissions, renewable vs. nonrenewable energy, Kyoto Protocol, rising methane levels, and reliance on fossil fuels, to name a few possibilities. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page

5. Process-Step Two Decide if your topic is a problem or a solution and begin to answer the questions under that heading. Then proceed to the alternate section and answer the questions there. These questions serve only as a guide to narrow your research. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page

6. Problem You need to clearly identify a reasonable, insightful problem that needs to change in terms of our Earth and its natural resources. Use the following questions to help you. Be sure to include at least two pieces of data or examples to support your information. ﾗWhat problem do you want to address? ﾗWhy is this a significant problem? ﾗWhat are the consequences if this problem is not addressed? ﾗ What are the variables that will need to be addressed? Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page Go to Solution Go to Step 3

7. Solution Students will clearly identify a reasonable, insightful, possible solution or strategy to deal with the problem and encourage American citizens to change. Use the following questions to help you. Be sure to include at least two pieces of data or examples to support your information. ﾗWhat do you feel is a sustainable and realistic solution to the problem? ﾗWhy is this a good solution? ﾗWhat steps need to be undertaken to achieve this solution? ﾗWhat are the consequences if this solution is not implemented? ﾗ What are the barriers to this solution and how do they need to be addressed? Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page Go to ProblemGo to Step 3

8. Process-Step Three Find data or examples to support your position. These need to be very specific and relate directly to the point you are trying to make. Be sure to cite your sources using MLA format. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page Go to DataGo to Step Four

9. Research, Data, & Examples • At least four of your examples and data must come from our databases. • Other resources to get you started can be found in our Blackboard site under external links. • General Websites, to get your research started: • Environmental Protection Agency • NASA Eye’s on the Earth • US Dept. of Energy: Alternative Fuels • Greenhouse Gas Calculator(EPA) • An Inconvenient Truth Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page Go to ProblemGo to SolutionGo to Step 4

10. Process - Step Four Students will create an original, accurate, and interesting product that adequately addresses the issue and includes all information from your research. You also need to include four specific action steps for your audience. This project is how you will present your information. Some ideas include: brochure, movie, painting, poster, game, PowerPoint, children’s book, pamphlet, etc. Be creative and let your personality shine through. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page Go to Step Five

11. Process step 5 Action Steps What do you want your viewer/reader to get up and DO today? Be specific! Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page

12. Next Process - Step Five • Create your bibliography. • You need to formally cite your sources using MLA or APA format. • Noodle Tools is a website to help you generate this bibliography. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page

13. Peer Review sheet Process - Step Six Peer Review: Students will give and receive reviews of three other students. (No more than one adult may be substituted for a student review.) These reviews will be based on the grading rubric, documented, and accounted for in the final grade. • Receiving reviews:Your rough draft needs to be completed on time. If you are not ready to have your work reviewed on time, you can receive one lower letter grade on your finished product. You should implement any reasonable suggestions offered by your reviewers. • Giving reviews: Your job as a reviewer is to be respectfully honest. You are helping your colleague to improve their work and therefore, their learning. Everyone will be working hard on this project. Not everyone will receive an A+ grade. Be honest, if there is something that needs improvement, let them know. (You may be the only one that has the guts to tell them!) Be respectful and kind as you do so. (They, like you, are working hard and may take your comments very personally.) Record your review on the Peer Review page and sign your name. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page

14. Go to Rubric Peer Review Sheet • Use this page to record your peer reviews. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page

15. Evaluation • Use this rubric to complete your peer reviews. • You will also be graded using this rubric. • Rubric Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page Go to Step Six Conclusion

16. Conclusion Congratulations! You are well on your way to leaving a mark on the world. If you complete your action steps, and your viewer does as well, then you have truly made a difference to our planet. Remember that true change takes practice. Small changes done at home make a big difference. What will YOU do? Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page

17. Bibliography • Thanks to Carrie Turner and Teresa Gosnell for coming in and helping us with the databases and Noodle tools. • Other resources: • EPA:http://epa.gov • Alternative energy: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/index.html • NASA global climate change: http://climate.jpl.nasa.gov/ • An Inconvenient Truth: http://www.climatecrisis.net/ • Images: • http://kyb.mpg.de/de/ernstgroup/index.html • http://avo.btcs.org/ • http://students.sfu.ca/health/ images/water_drop.jpg • http://blogs.nature.com • http://insightbridge.com/images/Oil-Refinery-Pump-Image.jpg • http://newhampshireweather.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/worldtemp.gif • www.treehugger.com • http://kyb.mpg.de/de/ernstgroup/index.html Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page

18. Teacher Page • This Web quest was created by Angela Bergman, Westside High school, summer 2009. • This assignment was created for 10th & 11th grade students in Earth & Space Science class as a summative assessment for a unit on natural resources. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography Teacher Page