Before viewing this presentation we would like to take a moment and relate to the class that this technology lesson should be taught after the students have become familiar with the following:

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Before viewing this presentation we would like to
take a moment and relate to the class that this
technology lesson should be taught after the
students have become familiar with the
following Basic computer keyboarding
skills Search engines Surfing the
internet/web PowerPoint Clip Art
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There is Something Fishy Going On Here!
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YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDIMMEDIATELY!!!

• Recently there have been an alarming number of
  dead fish and other marine life found along the
  banks of the rivers where you live. People have
  been getting sick and are being admitted into the
  hospital.

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The Challenge!You have been hired by an agency
to investigate and report some probable causes
affecting the marine life in the area. Some
examples of agencies include

• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• Corporations in the area
• Environmental Lawyer
• Concerned Citizen
• Scientist

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NOTE You will use the web to compile information
for your PowerPoint Presentation.
Role?

• The Process
• The teacher will divide the class into groups of
  three.
• You will need to choose your role and research
  your job description. (Choose a search engine to
  begin.)

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The Process (continued)

• This should be presented using PowerPoint.
• Be sure to include a picture and description of
  your role.
• You will need to use technology related sources
  to locate possible causes of water pollution.
• List ten sources of water pollution.
• List three ways pollutants affect surface and
  ground water supplies.

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The Process (continued)

• List four ways that water pollution affects
  people and wildlife.
• You should include a list of twenty things you
  can do to protect and prevent environmental
  pollution (water, land, and air).

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SKIT, ROLE-PLAY, OR MOCK DEBATE!!!

• Create and perform a skit, role-play, or mock
  debate to be presented to the class.
• Present your skit in such a way that your
  classmates can learn something new and
  informative about your profession and your
  research.
• BONUS POINTS
• Dress for your role!
• REMEMBER!!!
• PRACTICE makes PERFECT ! ! !

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ResourcesIMPORTANT!!! You should use only these
resources when searching on the internet.
Sources http//encarta.msn.com/find/concise.asp?t
i761572857sid17 Water pollution - A-to-Z
Science - DiscoverySchool.com STREAMS
Preventions http//www.aquatic-conservation.per.s
g/rk-solutionpollution.htm 10-Step The Boater's
Solution to Pollution - Tacoma and Pierce
County Farming practices reduce nitrogen
pollution 8/98
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Evaluations
Click on the clipboards below to access RUBRICS
Teacher Rubric
Student Rubric
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Conclusion

• Thank you for completing your assignment and
  helping do your part to clean up pollution in
  your community.
• At this point, you have explored sources of
  pollution and ways to improve the environment.
  While exploring a career that relates to
  environmental issues, you have gained knowledge
  to help you become a better informed citizen.

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Technology lesson created by Mira Crews,
Samantha Green, and Pam Paschal
We would like to thank Microsoft Clip Art and The
Animation Factory for the wonderful graphics.
The End.