Grade 9 ESL Geography (CGC1DL)

Final Project:  Investigating Environmental Issues in Canada

Task

Step 1:  Research an environmental issue to identify:

• the current status of the issue

• its effects on the environment / people

• causes

• solutions

Step 2:  Write a report.

Step 3:  Create a public service announcement to inform the public.

Research

•  use at least 3 reliable references (print and electronic)

• create a page of research for each reference

• write in point form

Types of Information to Research

ESL AO

Explaining the topic (Why is this an issue?)

P1: Introduction – Background information about the topic (Why do we need renewable energy? What is the source of your choice of renewable energy?)

P2: How it works – Explain how your choice of renewable energy works.

P3: Advantages and disadvantages - Explain advantages and disadvantages of your choice of renewable energy.

ESL BO/CO/DO

Four- or Five-paragraph report compiled by group members

Looking at both sides

P1: Introduction – Background information about the topic/Status on the topic

P2: Educational facts about the topic

P3: Pros of the issue

P4: Cons of the issue

P5: Conclusion (Solution) – What can we do about it? / Future trends

Explaining the topic (Why is this an issue?)

P1: Introduction – Background information about the topic/Status on the topic

P2: Causes of the issue

P3: Effects of the issue

P4: Conclusion (Solution) – What can we do about it?

Research Topics & Suggested Websites for ESLAO

General Resources

Grolier  online  (Username: dsbyork    Password: dsby7692)

The Canadian Encyclopedia

Wind Power

http://www.kids.esdb.bg/wind.html

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/energy/windenergy.html

http://www.alliantenergykids.com/EnergyandTheEnvironment/RenewableEnergy/022397

http://renewableenergyindex.com/energy-kids/wind-energy-kids

Alternative Energy + Fossil Fuels

http://www.kids.esdb.bg/oil.html

http://www.kids.esdb.bg/coal.html

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/homework_help/energy/index.cfm

Ocean Waves

http://www.kids.esdb.bg/ocean.html

http://renewableenergyindex.com/energy-kids/wave-energy-kids

Energy Conservation

http://www.kids.esdb.bg/save.html

http://www.alliantenergykids.com/EnergyandTheEnvironment/SavingEnergy/index.htm

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/nature/energysavingtips.html

Solar Energy

http://www.kids.esdb.bg/solar.html

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/energy/solarpower.html

http://renewableenergyindex.com/energy-kids/solar-energy-kids

http://www.alliantenergykids.com/EnergyandTheEnvironment/RenewableEnergy/022400

Biomass

http://www.kids.esdb.bg/biomass.html

http://renewableenergyindex.com/energy-kids/biomass-kids

http://www.alliantenergykids.com/EnergyandTheEnvironment/RenewableEnergy/022398

Research Topics & Suggested Websites for ESLBO/CO/DO

General Resources

Grolier  online  (Username: dsbyork    Password: dsby7692)

The Canadian Encyclopedia

Oil Sands

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gLW9Tcj3GE  (Video:  Oil Sands Field Trip One – What are the oil sands?)

http://history.alberta.ca/oilsands/resources/docs/fact-sheets-for-kids-2012.pdf

http://www.capp.ca/canadaIndustry/oilSands/Energy-Economy/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.oilsandsdiscovery.com/kids/top_ten/topten.html

http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/oil-sands.htm

Against –

http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/campaigns/Energy/tarsands/Resources/

Support                –

http://oilsands.alberta.ca/economicinvestment.html

Global Warming

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/

http://www.c2es.org/science-impacts/basics/kids

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/homework_help/climate_change/index.cfm

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/games_activities/climate_change/index.cfm

Waste Management

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/waste/itsnotwaste/aboutwaste/whats_waste.cfm

http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/environment/en/subject/waste_diversion/index.htm

http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/recycle.htm

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/waste/itsnotwaste/aboutwaste/whats_waste.cfm

Deforestation

http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/campaigns/forests/greatbear/

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/forests/index.cfm

http://www.childrenoftheearth.org/deforestation-information-for-kids.html

http://kids.mongabay.com/lesson_plans/lisa_algee/deforestation.html

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/deforestation-overview/

http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/deforestation1.htm

Genetically Modified Food

http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/campaigns/ge/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/genetics_modification/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/03/08/f-genetic-foods-bg.html

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/genetically-modified-foods-get-facts

Organic Agriculture

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/09-077.htm

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/landuse/organic_farm/index.cfm

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/landuse/agriculture/agriculture4.cfm

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/agriculture/index.html

http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/organic/the-farm_en

Water Quality in Great Lakes

http://www.enwin.com/kids/water/index.cfm

http://www.ec.gc.ca/grandslacs-greatlakes/default.asp?lang=En&n=9889A192-1

Water Pollution in the Great Lakes

http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/pollution/water/water1.htm

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canada-and-us-update-protection-of-great-lakes/article4529083/

http://www.cbc.ca/archives/categories/environment/pollution/troubled-waters-pollution-in-the-great-lakes/lake-erie-lives-again.html  (Story + Video:  Great Lakes Pollution:  Lake Erie Lives Again)

http://www.cbc.ca/archives/categories/environment/pollution/troubled-waters-pollution-in-the-great-lakes/waves-of-pollution.html  (Story + Video:  Canada’s waters:  Waves of pollution)

http://www.cbc.ca/archives/categories/environment/pollution/troubled-waters-pollution-in-the-great-lakes/a-new-agreement-for-action.html  (Story + Video:  Great Lakes Pollution:  A New Agreement for action)

Research Notes Format for ESLAO

Research Notes Format for ESLBO/CO/DO