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During the next three weeks, you will be working on a “Green Project”. The project has several parts that include //research//, //writing persuasively//, //an oral presentation// //and creating a piece of TRASH Art//. **The blue links on this page are active.** Open them for more information and directions for your assignments.


 * LEARN** about current environmental issues by completing the assignments below.
 * 1) Learn about global warming by visiting this link [|Global Warming and the Greenhouse Effect]. and viewing this video media type="custom" key="779683"  Then complete this assignment.
 * 2) Calculate your Carbon Footprint by taking this [|quiz].  Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint [|here] . Then complete this assignment.
 * 3) Visit nickelodeon's website: [|Big Green]. View videos, play games, find simple ways to help the earth and learn new vocabulary at the glossary link. Complete this assignment.
 * 4) Complete Video Assignment "America's Environment, Can We Clean Up Our Act" Answer questions on this [[file:Can We Clean Up Video.pdf]].
 * 5) View "Bag the Bag" and complete Persuasion Map Worksheet. media type="custom" key="786851"
 * 6) Watch this video for tips on convincing other to Go Green. media type="custom" key="781159"


 * CHOOSE** an environmental / “GREEN” issue from the topic list . Find library and internet resources to research your topic.


 * PERSUADE** others in a persuasive essay about the environmental issue you have studied. Your essay should express your opinion, educate others and motivate your audience to take action.


 * RESEARCH** your topic. Complete Planning Sheet #1 activity to make sure you are on the right track.


 * IDENTIFY** three strong arguments that promote your goal or thesis. (you will need facts, examples, and statistics which support your side of the argument)


 * ORGANIZE** your thinking* Click here for suggestions on paragraphs and format.


 * 1) Visit this online [|interactive organizer]  where you will complete a **PERSUASION MAP**  that organizes your arguments for your persuasive essay. Print it out and discuss it with me. If you can't get the site to work, ask me for the Persuasion Map Worksheet.
 * 2)  Complete **PLANNING SHEET #3** where you outline your essay and begin your first draft.


 * WRITE** your essay. Use the steps of the writing process which include first draft, peer edit, corrections, teacher edit and rewriting as a final draft.

Click here for the rubric which will be used to score your essay


 * CREATE** your own Trash Art Masterpiece from recyclable or thrown away materials. Your piece of art should be made of at least three types of kid safe recyclable materials such as plastic, aluminum, newspaper. Some nonrecyclable materials can be used (e.g. glue, crayons, markers, and pencils) Your art can be 1, 2, or 3 dimensional. Your art should be small enough to display in the classroom and / or light enough to hang from the ceiling. visit http://www.kinderart.com/recycle/ See an online gallery of recycled or repurposed art at this [|link].


 * PRESENT** your information to the class in a 2 - 3 minute speech. Create a **visual aid** to assist in making your point. (your best bet is a traditional poster including drawings, diagrams, clippings and images from magazines - a powerpoint presentation would be fine, however you can’t depend on computer lab time to complete this requirement) Ask me for the  **Persuade Me! reading** that contains tips and pointers for creating your speech.