Essential Question: How do we prevent groundwater pollution?

Introduction

Essential Question/Task Definition: How do I prevent groundwater contamination?

“Chinese workers clean a heavily-polluted canal running through central Beijing on May 16, 2010. China is experiencing a severe water scarcity as its population of 1.3 billion - one-fifth of the world's total - relies on only 7 percent of the global freshwater resources. Water pollution and scarcity is costing China 2.3 percent of its gross domestic product every year, according to a recent report.”

"Chinese Workers Clean A Polluted Canal In Beijing." UPI Photo Collection. 2010. Student Resources in Context. Web. 1 Nov. 2014.

Larson, Christina . "Government Study Finds 60 Percent of China's Groundwater Polluted." Bloomberg Business Week . Bloomberg, 25 Apr. 2014. Web. 29 Oct. 2014.

Task

Step #1: Task Definition:

How do we prevent groundwater contamination?

Follow six steps to create an edmodo (https://edmo.do/j/8cegfi, Group Code: yzprsv) presentation with three ways to prevent groundwater contamination. Cite & evaluate your work.

Step 2: Information Seeking Strategies

UDLib/Search houses numerous resources to help find information on the topic of water contamination in China.

We will examine UDLib/Search to find articles discussing China’s water pollution rate.

Step 3: Location & Access

Then go to the UDLibSearch databases. Utilize these two databases: Science Online and Science In Context.

Step 4: Use your Info

Find three resources from the Science Online and Science In Context. Use the three resources to answer the questions in your packet. Create a bibliography.

Step 5: Put it all Together

Put it all together to Create your project using edmodo, (https://edmo.do/j/8cegfi, Group Code: yzprsv), or something you like. At edmodo make a quick news commercial providing ways to stop or lessen the pollution of groundwater. Include a bibliography.

Step 6: Evaluate

Before handing in your work evaluate it! Use the handout provided and check the boxes you feel are complete.

Process

Graphic Organizers

Step #1: Task Definition

How do we prevent groundwater pollution? Find three resources providing three facts on how to prevent groundwater pollution. Create a presentation with the facts and their sources.

1) What am I supposed to do?? Determine a purpose and need for information.

2) Write what you already know about your research topic.

3) Decide what questions you have about your topic.

What do I want to find out?

TOPIC: How do I prevent groundwater contamination?

What do I want to find out?

Step #2: Information Seeking Strategies

UDLib/Search houses numerous resources to help find information on the topic of groundwater contamination.

We will examine UDLib/Search to find articles discussing groundwater pollution.

Write down keywords you will use to locate information on preventing groundwater pollution:

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Step #3: Location & Access

Then go to the UDLibSearch databases. Utilize these two databases: Science Online and Science In Context.

Find three articles to answer your questions: How do I prevent groundwater pollution?

Article:	Article:	Article:
Viewpoint: What is the perspective of the author or publisher?	Viewpoint: What is the perspective of the author or publisher?	Viewpoint: What is the perspective of the author or publisher?
Authority: Why can we believe this source?	Authority: Why can we believe this source?	Authority: Why can we believe this source?
Accuracy: How up-to-date and accurate is the source?	Accuracy: How up-to-date and accurate is the source?	Accuracy: How up-to-date and accurate is the source?
Reliability: Can this source be relied upon to present high quality information on all topics and every time?	Reliability: Can this source be relied upon to present high quality information on all topics and every time?	Reliability: Can this source be relied upon to present high quality information on all topics and every time?
Notes: What are special features about this source?	Notes: What are special features about this source?	Notes: What are special features about this source?

Step 4: Use your Info

Find three resources from the Science Online and Science In Context. Use the three resources to answer the questions in your packet. Create a bibliography.

Take what you found out above and write a summary:

Summary:

What is the format and length that will be most effective for this audience: Why?

Ask yourself: Are there any special features I should include (sound, visuals, charts)?

Works Cited Worksheet

As you complete this section think about…..How will I give credit to my sources in my final product or performance?

Database

Author’s Last Name, First Name

Title of Article or Book

Title of Publication

Date of Publication

Date of Access

Publisher

Create a bibliography. MLA formatted.

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Step 5: Put it all Together

Put it all together to Create your project using edmodo, or something you like. At edmodo make a quick news commercial providing ways to stop or lessen the pollution of groundwater. Include a bibliography.

Look over your organized project notes. Check yourself by filling in the graphic organizer below.

Question: How do I prevent groundwater contamination?
Where did I find the information to answer the question?	Why did I choose this source? Was this information helpful to me?	What did the information tell me to answer my question?	What is the best way you can share this information with others?

Evaluation

Step #6 Evaluation

Before handing in your work evaluate it!

Use the handout provided and check the boxes you feel are complete

Student Name: _____________________________________________________

First Point in Time DATE: ___________

Second Point in Time DATE:______________

	4 There is evidence the student effectively:	3 There is some evidence the student:	2 There is limited evidence the student:	1 There is little evidence the student:	0 There is no evidence the student:
1.1.4	Found, evaluated, and selected the appropriate (either Self –selected or librarian chosen) sources to answer the question(s) with prompting ands upport	Found, evaluated, and selected the appropriate (either Self –selected or librarian chosen) sources to answer the question(s) with prompting and support	Found, evaluated, and selected the appropriate (either Self –selected or librarian chosen) sources to answer the question(s) with prompting and support	Found, evaluated, and selected the appropriate (either Self –selected or librarian chosen) sources to answer the question(s) with prompting and support	Found, evaluated, and selected the appropriate (either Self –selected or librarian chosen) sources to answer the question(s) with prompting and support
1.1.6	Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning	Read, view, and listen fo information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning	Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning	Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning	Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning
3.1.4	Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understandings in ways that others can view, use, and assess	Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understandings in ways that others can view, use, and assess	Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understandings in ways that others can view, use, and assess	Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understandings in ways that others can view, use, and assess	Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understandings in ways that others can view, use, and assess
4.3.2	Recognize that resources are created for a variety of purposes	Recognize that resources are created for a variety of purposes	Recognize that resources are created for a variety of purposes	Recognize that resources are created for a variety of purposes	Recognize that resources are created for a variety of purposes
3.1.3	Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.	Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.	Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.	Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.	Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
	Total Points x 4 =	Total x 3	Total x 2	Total x 1	Total x 0
	Total Score =

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