Alternative+Energy+Project

5/14/10

Print out these questions or type your answers in the document and then print it out.



Read the articles below (in order) to answer the above questions.

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Answer the following question using information from the articles (1 pg double spaced at least!) If you need additional information you may do additional research as long as you cite your sources. This is worth 50 pts (half a test grade).

"How do you think the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico WILL influence governmental policy about alternative energy? How do you think the event SHOULD influece governmental policy? Explain."

5/9/10

Read the blue and white article. Skim the yellow article. Answer the question:

What role does the culture of this generation play in the alternative energy crisis?

Read the article below:

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Watch the slide show for the article above.

Summarize the article.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PRESENTATION:

You must choose an alternative energy source. In a PowerPoint or Smartboard presentation you must

1) Teach how the alternative energy works.

2) Compare it's efficiency with traditional fuel sources. Include pros and cons.

3) Indicate how much it's being used. Give specific examples.

4) Give your suggestions as to how your community could implement this alternative energy source.

You will be graded on how interesting it is, how thorough you are, accuracy (using plenty of reliable sources), how professional your presentation is, and your actual oral presentation.

YOU MUST INCLUDE A BIBLIOGRAPHY

Below are links for your research:

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