Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/Facilitator
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
303-944-6040
Students,
You have all been assigned your groups for your company and at this point should have a company name, logo and slogan. As a part of this group work, you are now tasked with a mission to research an area in the energy field. You will be given the area on which you will conduct your research and the questions you will need to answer about that area of energy. You will have to create a visual and verbal presentation for your project and you must present as a group, each person in the group must say something in regards to your research in order to obtain a good grade on this assignment. If there are people in the group not doing their work, please bring this to my attention so that I can talk with them. I will be observing not only how you work individually, but how the group works overall. Your grade will consist of group work, individual contribution, answering each question thoroughly, a clear and concise presentation that provides information not previously known about the topic. You may use resources from the class notes, blog, internet and text books. You must cite your sources in the proper format. You may use
Bibme.com to create your bibliography, write it in APA style. You will be awarded extra points for creativity in your presentations. This project is a large part of your grade for this class, so take this very seriously. Below you will find your energy assignments as well as the questions you must answer in your presentation. This assignment is due with presentation on
Wednesday, October 14, 2009.Group Assignments (Per. 1)
1.) Biomass
2.) Nuclear
3.) Wind
4.) Solar
Group Assignments (Per. 2)
1.) Hydroelectric
2.) Coal
Questions:
1.) Describe the energy source. (What is it? How does it work?)
2.) Is the energy source considered renewable or nonrenewable?
3.) What is the history of the energy source?
4.) Where is the energy source found?
5.) How is the energy source recovered?
6.) How is the energy source storend once it is recovered?
7.) How is the energy source used today?
8.) Is the energy source "efficient?" (production cost compared to energy production)
9.) What are the capital costs or setup costs involved when using the energy source?
10.) Are there ongoing operating costs invloved when using the energy source?
11.) What are the advantages of the energy source?
12.) What are the disadvantages of the energy source? (finding, extracting, manufacturing, using)
13.) What is the economic impact of the energy source?
14.) What is the environmental impact of the energy source?
15.) Is there a high cost to the consumer in using the energy source?
16.) Are there any other interesting facts about the energy source?
17.) What is the future of the energy source?
18.) What were your sources of your information?
Additional Presentation Websites:
The link to the rubric, below, will tell you how I will be grading your projects. This is the exact sheet and format I will be using.
Good Luck,
Ms. Smith
