GLOBAL SCIENCE FINAL PROJECT

 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School

Mrs. Thomas

mthomas@bhbl.org

 "We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do."

- Barbara Ward, Only One Earth, 1972

Working with a group of 4-5 classmates you will draw on what you have learned this year in global science and research a current  environmental issue. 

Your final project will consist of 3 major components:

• Scientific research & literature review (run experiments, read articles, conduct interviews, surveys, etc...) 
  • Minimum of 10 sources required
• Relate the issue to our school/community.  In doing so, your group will develop an educational component to teach other students (outside of this classroom) and/or the public about this issue.
• Audio/Visual Presentation to the class (Running Time 15-20 minutes)

This project counts as 20% of your Course Grade. 

 Your first steps should be:

• Decide on a topic that the entire group is interested in. Present the topic to Mrs. Thomas for approval.  (Only 1 group per topic).

• Review the Project Timeline.
• Read the Project Rubric. This is the framework by which you will be graded.
• Review the Progress Report Form. You will be required to complete this report on your group page at the end of EACH CLASS.

To be successful you will have to do the following:

• Organize your group. What will your role be and how does it relate to the roles of others in your group? How can all group members use their time most efficiently?  What are the skills/strengths of each member of the group?
• You need to make sure you understand the task(s) the group has assigned to you, you need to carry out the task with both skill and effort, and you need to keep your groupmates updated on your progress.  You will be required to post progress reports on your group wiki page at the end of each class. 
• Think and be creative.  This is not a quick and simple project.  You will have to work together to make decisions and solve problems.  Every member of the group is responsible for the work getting accomplished. 
• Create a great audio/visual presentation.  A good presentation does not just convey information – it facilitates understanding and makes the audience members think.  A good presentation should move the audience emotionally (make us laugh, worry, question, wonder).  

 GROUP PAGES:

• Block 2
• Block 4

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