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INTRODUCTION TASK WEB SITES PROCESS CONCLUSION EVALUATION--
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Looking out at the beautiful blue sky, the sun's shining, no clouds in sight, what a beautiful day, you say to yourself. However, is the earth as beautiful as it may appear? Listening to the news media and environmental scientists, our earth is gradually being destroyed. What possibly could lie beneath that beautiful blue sky? If the earth is being destroyed, who is responsible? The answer:
GLOBAL WARMING, two simple words, but no simple task to solve.

TASK

You have been hired by a local research center to find the answers to the following questions:

What is global warming?
When did global warming become a major concern?
What are the factors which have contributed to this international problem?
What can citizens and industries do to help?

You will be divided into four teams. Each team will select one of the questions to research (use of the web, interviews with environmental scientists are highly recommended). Each team will create a web page site detailing what you discovered in your research. In Addition, the following questions will also need to be answered as whole class.

What did citizens and industries not do during the 19th century that they are doing today that's causing the global problem?
Are there states or countries that have been affected more than others, if so, what factors have contributed to this not being a problem in those areas?

Remember, this is a problem that is affecting all of us so, during your research, if you discover recommendations for solutions, save them to share with the entire class.

WEB SITES

Frequently asked Questions Global Warming Kids' Site How Humanity is Affected

THE PROCESS

Each team will do the following:

Determine which team member will be the team leader, writer and graphic expert. Their skills will be needed as you begin to develop your web page.
Brainstorm for ideas, this will aid in the team's focus during research.
Determine the contents and design of your web page.
Using the sites listed in the Resource section, begin to research your project.
Take notes as you are browsing each site.
Be sure what you write is in your own words. It is illegal to copy someone else's work without giving proper credit. Browse the web for information regarding plagiarism.
Using your notes, begin to develop a first draft of your web page.
Once the first draft is complete, make a copy for each team member to review and discuss.
After reviewing and discussing the first draft, and when everyone is in agreement with its content, revise the draft for final copy.

CONCLUSION

Through collaboration with your team members and browsing the web sites, at the conclusion of this project,you should have a better understanding of what global warming is. You will also discover the factors which have contributed to this international problem and most importantly, with this knowledge, you will be able to make others aware of the problem and what can be done in the future to prevent further destruction of our world.

EVALUATION - ASSESSMENT

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RESEARCH Does not collect any information that relates to the topic Collects very little information--some relates to the topic Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic

COOPERATES WITH TEAMMATES Never cooperates with teammates Rarely cooperates Sometimes cooperates Cooperative and very helpful

INTRODUCTION No information given as to what to expect in the report Some information given as to what to expect in the report Adequate information given so that the reader is aware of what the report is about A very concise introduction which shows that the writer is very aware of the reader

ROLE Does not answer any of the questions assigned to the role in the Web Quest Answers some of the questions assigned to the role of the Web Quest Answers most of the questions assigned to the role in the Web Quest Answers all of the questions assigned to the role in the Web Quest

TASK Does not detail problems caused by global warming but offers no recommendations Details some problems caused by global warming but offers no recommendations Details many of the problems caused by global warming

CONCLUSION AND CONVENTIONS OF PRINT Presents no explanation of research;very frequent grammar and spelling errors which makes the writing impossible to understand Presents an explanation of research but tends to be confusing or unclear; frequent grammar and spelling errors which make the writing difficult to understand Presents a logical explanation of research and some possible solutions; grammar and spelling errors do not detract from understanding the writing Presents a superior explanation of research and offers many possible solutions; grammer and spelling erros are infrequent, and writing is clear

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	1 Unsatisfactory	2 Satisfactory	3 Good	4 Excellent
RESEARCH	Does not collect any information that relates to the topic	Collects very little information--some relates to the topic	Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic	Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic
COOPERATES WITH TEAMMATES	Never cooperates with teammates	Rarely cooperates	Sometimes cooperates	Cooperative and very helpful
INTRODUCTION	No information given as to what to expect in the report	Some information given as to what to expect in the report	Adequate information given so that the reader is aware of what the report is about	A very concise introduction which shows that the writer is very aware of the reader
ROLE	Does not answer any of the questions assigned to the role in the Web Quest	Answers some of the questions assigned to the role of the Web Quest	Answers most of the questions assigned to the role in the Web Quest	Answers all of the questions assigned to the role in the Web Quest
TASK	Does not detail problems caused by global warming but offers no recommendations	Details some problems caused by global warming but offers no recommendations	Details many of the problems caused by global warming
CONCLUSION AND CONVENTIONS OF PRINT	Presents no explanation of research;very frequent grammar and spelling errors which makes the writing impossible to understand	Presents an explanation of research but tends to be confusing or unclear; frequent grammar and spelling errors which make the writing difficult to understand	Presents a logical explanation of research and some possible solutions; grammar and spelling errors do not detract from understanding the writing	Presents a superior explanation of research and offers many possible solutions; grammer and spelling erros are infrequent, and writing is clear