Science Unit C Project:
Understanding Impacts of Pure
Substances and Mixtures
Purpose:
Pure
substances and mixtures have many applications in our world – from day-to-day
living, such as flours for bread or salting the roads in winter, to large-scale
industrial uses like refining crude oil for gasoline or mining for precious
metals.
These
technologies all have impacts on our society
- socially, environmentally, and economically. (For reference, read
Section 9.2.]
You
task is to learn about real-life applications of pure substances and mixtures
and to inform others of the various implications these technologies have on
society.
Direction:
1.
In groups of 2-3 students, choose a topic from
the list below.
2.
Conduct research about your topic and
implications of the technologies involved.
3.
Prepare an oral presentation (approximately 5 minutes)
to share your findings.
Available Topics:
A.
Coal Mining
B.
Air filter/purification
C.
Pesticides
D.
Recycling plants
E.
Nuclear Energy (usage and disposal)
F.
Bottled water
G.
Oil Refineries
H.
Salt on the road
I.
Access to clean water in developing countries
In
your presentation, make sure you include the following:
·
Description of the use and application of
technology (including purpose of the technology)
·
Implications of the technology; choose any two
areas of implication: environmental, social, and/or economics
·
If applicable, provide alternatives to minimize
negative impacts
Effective
use of multimedia AND creativity
are strongly encouraged.
Available
Presentation Dates:
Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday,
April 16 Thursday,
April 17
Areas of Assessment:
Science
Criterion A: One World
|
Level
|
Descriptor
|
|
1 -2
|
The student states the use and
application of science interacting with at
least one of the following factors: Social, economic, and environmental. |
|
3 – 4
|
The student describes the use
and application of science interacting with at least one of the following factors: Social, economic, and
environmental. |
|
5 – 6
|
The student discusses and evaluates
the use and application of science interacting with at least two of the following factors: Social, economic, and
environmental. |
English
Criterion C: Style and Language Mechanics (Oral Communication)
|
Level
|
Descriptor
|
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1 -2
|
In
oral/presentation work there is little or no competence in oratory
technique. |
|
3 – 4
|
In
oral/presentation work there is some competence in oratory technique. |
|
5 – 6
|
In oral/presentation
work there is adequate competence in oratory technique. |
|
7 – 8
|
In
oral/presentation work there is a good level of competence in oratory
technique. |
|
9 -10
|
In
oral/presentation work there is a high level of competence in oratory
technique. |
