Photo source: National Geographic
This project represents the culmination of our study of the Industrial revolution and imperialism. You will work with a partner to research a question or topic, and create a poster and present an oral presentation of your findings. Although our understanding of a warming climate is based on traditional science, many people reject this science or publish alternate and untruthful information. Thus it is absolutely essential to use high level sources that you rigorously evaluate and properly cite, perfectly. Draw on our initial lessons on information literacy to guide your research. Using sub-standard sources or improperly citing will result in a serious reduction to your grade. Guests will be invited to presentations -- this project will serve to educate your community. Your work should be very clearly presented and documented, and demonstrate expertise.
HANDOUTS AND DOCUMENTS
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MEDIA RESOURCES
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Foundations: Begin here
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Research Project
- Links to student products
- Note card template
- Rough draft Peer Edit form.
- Public scoring form
- Presentation note taking guide
- Individual self-assessment • Group self-assessment
- Sign-up to watch and score presentations (parents/caregivers and community members)
Requirements
1. Research
1. Research
- Sources: Minimum 4 sources from list below + minimum 2 on your own. Seek to use a diversity of types of sources and strive for including some academic (higher level) sources.
- Note cards: You and your partner must generate at least 20 note cards. You must evaluate each source.
- Citation: We will use the APA 7 style. Use MyBib to help you. With MyBib, you can create a free account and create projects (like this one) within the account. Use your usual BHS login and password.
- Highlight: Focus on your category of research (Mitigation, adaptation, activism...) and highlight 1 place in the world as an example.
2. Oral presentation: 4-6 minutes—please rehearse and stay within the time limit. Instructions for slides and oral presentation. Include:
4. Assessment
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3. Visual presentation: 11" x 17"
Create one Google slide, or use your PSBMA Canva account to produce an infographic that addresses you central research questions. Your poster will be publicly displayed and commented on. Community members will vote for Best Overall Posters. Requirements and rubric here: |
Sources for research
Fact check across the political spectrum
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Public opinion and denial
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Climate change media: print
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Climate change media: podcast
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General Media
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Extreme weather and (un)natural disasters
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Activism
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Institutions / organizations
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