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Purpose : To make inferences and draw conclusions about the effects of human activity on Earth's renewable, non-renewable, and inexhaustible resources.
What to do :
1. Research ONE of the following Earth resources:
a. Sun
b. Water
c. Air / Wind
d. Oil / Petroleum
e. Minerals / Mining
f. Plants / Biomass
g. Metals / Mining
h. Soil
i. Coal
j. Natural gas
k. Geothermal Energy
2. Communicate your research in an
Informational Brochure designed with
Microsoft Publisher.3. Communicate your research n an
oral presentation to your class.How to do the project :
1. Work by your self or in small groups of 2 -3.
Absolutely no more than 3 people to a group.
Don't even ask.2. Research your topic using your textbook,other classroom resources, and internet resources.
3. Open Microsoft Publisher, select Informational Brochure :
4. Choose template you want to use, by clicking on the design.
5. If you see this message box, click OK :
6. If you see this message box, click Cancel :
7 . Make sure these options are selected:
8. Change the colors & fonts you want to use here:
9 . You will need to increase the font size to 12 - 14 points.
10. Begin typing in your information as shown in the examples below:
Page One |
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Include a graphic if you have space. OPTIONAL
WORKS CITED Include a reference for ALL material used in this brochure: your text, other print materials, and the internet. Graphics must be referenced also. |
Your name (s) and class period. |
Graphic that illustrates your topic. REQUIRED
Title of Topic . Include a brief description. For example: Geothermal Energy - Power from the Earth Geothermal energy is your title ; Power from the Earth is your description . |
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Include a graphic if you have space. OPTIONAL IN THIS SPOT; AT LEAST ONE GRAPHIC MUST BE ON THIS PAGE!
Description of your topic: What it is, where it is found. Explain whether the resource is renewable, nonrenewable, or inexhaustible and WHY. |
Describe the uses of your resources.
Include a graphic if you have space. OPTIONAL IN THIS SPOT; AT LEAST ONE GRAPHIC MUST BE ON THIS PAGE! |
Include a graphic if you have space. OPTIONAL IN THIS SPOT; AT LEAST ONE GRAPHIC MUST BE ON THIS PAGE!
Explain the disadvantages or possible problems of using your resource. |