Natural Resources Webquest- Gr. 7 Geography

Introduction

In Canada we use renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Each has their advantages and disadvantages. We will be discovering these as we go!

File:Schematic representation different types of energy.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

Task

You are going to learn about renewable and nonrenewable resources and then create a podcast, infographic, or Google Slides presentation about your opinion. 

Watch this video to start:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpEJnnpye-k&t=1s

 

Use the handout that was provided to take jot notes.

Process

Websites for this assignment:

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/non-renewable-energy

https://greentumble.com/harmful-effects-of-non-renewable-resources-on-the-environment/

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/our-natural-resources/energy-sources-distribution/10728

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-621-m/11-621-m2005023-eng.htm

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/fossil-fuels-dirty-facts

Any other websites you find and get approved by me.

 

Steps:

1. Research and list all renewable and non-renewable resources in Canada.

 

2. Compare renewable and non renewable resources in Canada and compare them in a Venn Diagram.

 

3. List 5 advantages and disadvantages to both in a chart.

 

4. Think about this statement "The economic benefits of mining, including jobs, are worth the environmental damage that mining might cause.” Do you agree? Why or why not?  Present your opinion as a infographic, podcast, or Google Slide presentation. Support your opinion with facts. 

Make sure you include your opinion and supporting evidence to back up your claim. Try to make us take your side. You can include images, charts, graphics, and ensure you have research evidence to back you up. Remember to cite your sources.

Evaluation

 

Criteria

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

 

Clear Claim with Reasons

Opinion is clearly stated and the reasons are strong.

Opinion and reasons are clearly stated.

Opinion is clear, but the reasons are unclear, absent, or incomplete.

Opinion is unclear. No clear reason is given. 

 

Evidence

Supports the central opinion and reasons with strong facts and thorough details. 

Supports the opinion and reasons with facts and necessary details.

Attempts to support opinion and reasons with facts, but the information is unclear and/or inaccurate.

Claim is not supported. No evidence provided. 

 

Mechanics

Mechanics show careful editing.

A few errors present, but they do not distract the reader.

Mechanical errors distract the reader.

There are many errors throughout.

Presentation

Included all of the steps, has a creative and engaging project, and the presenter speaks very clearly.

Included most of the steps, has a creative project, and the presenter speaks clearly.

Included some of the steps, has a project with limited creativity, and the presenter speaks clearly some of the time.

Included a limited number of steps, has a project with no creativity, and the presenter does not speak clearly.

Feedback Comments:

Conclusion

Now that your project is complete we will be presenting them to the class! Please sign up for a time in the Google Calendar.

Remember to have all items complete, reference the evaluation rubric to refine and finish your project, and have it all with you and ready to go on your day. 

If you are absent we will reschedule.

Credits
Teacher Page

Goes with Strand B of the Geography Curriculum. Would also link to Literacy.

 

Jot Notes Planner:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VvYRWbvXuoi76TOEiA-MY3gpccqocJSoLIC7oIKM1ys/edit?usp=sharing