Water PSA.docx - Mr. Pate's Science Classes



Water Quality PSA- Honors53054250A PSA , or a public service announcement, informs people about important issues. Your job for this project is to create a multi-media PSA on the topic of water quality. You should focus your efforts on either what we send “Down the Drain” that affects water quality, or how we use water once it comes “Out the Spout.” Your final project will be scored on creativity and information. Required Information:Why is water quality important? How does your focus, “Out the Spout” or “Down the Drain” affect water quality?Give specific examples of how water quality can be affected.Give specific recommendations or solutions to the problem of water quality.Your final project will include text, graphics, and a presentation. Tasks required to complete this project:Internet research on water quality.Graphic organizer/poster/digital poster (Google Drawing) representing a specific aspect about water quality.5 paragraph (minimum) MLA formatted paperWriting and rehearsing oral presentation.1-2 minute multimedia presentation in class (Video PSA – Youtube)Some Resources: Heal the Bay: Click on “About the Bay” to learn about water quality in the Santa Monica Bay.Safe Cosmetics Database: Enter the name of your personal care products to see how they impact the environment.Environmental Protection Agency: various resources to learn about pollution and water quality.Kids Ecology Corps: about water pollution and helpful actions you can take.Science News for Kids: on “Earth & Sky” for articles about the environment and pollution.National Geographic Kids: the search term “water” for links to pollution, water use, and conservation.EcoKids: on “water” for games and resources.San Diego Public Works: pts Internet research on water quality._____ /15 pts Graphic organizer representing a specific aspect about water quality._____ /30 pts5 paragraph (minimum) MLA formatted paper_____/10 pts Writing and rehearsing oral presentation_____/30 pts 1-2 minute multimedia presentation in classWater Quality PSA- Standard46196250A PSA , or a public service announcement, informs people about important issues. Your job for this project is to create a multi-media PSA on the topic of water quality. You should focus your efforts on either what we send “Down the Drain” that affects water quality, or how we use water once it comes “Out the Spout.” Your final project will be scored on creativity and information. Required Information:Why is water quality important? How does your focus, “Out the Spout” or “Down the Drain” affect water quality?Give specific examples of how water quality can be affected.Give specific recommendations or solutions to the problem of water quality.Your final project will include text, graphics, and a presentation. Tasks required to complete this project:Internet research on water quality.Graphic organizer representing a specific aspect about water quality.Some Resources: Heal the Bay: Click on “About the Bay” to learn about water quality in the Santa Monica Bay.Safe Cosmetics Database: Enter the name of your personal care products to see how they impact the environment.Environmental Protection Agency: various resources to learn about pollution and water quality.Kids Ecology Corps: about water pollution and helpful actions you can take.Science News for Kids: on “Earth & Sky” for articles about the environment and pollution.National Geographic Kids: the search term “water” for links to pollution, water use, and conservation.EcoKids: on “water” for games and resources.San Diego Public Works: ptsInternet research on water quality._____ /30 pts Graphic organizer representing a specific aspect about water quality._____ /10 pts Writing and rehearsing oral presentation._____ /30 pts 30sec-1min multimedia presentation in class ................
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