User:KranjiSS Geographers

=Exploring Environmental Issues=

Mission:
In the 21st century, the condition of our environment is a major concern. Concerns about the destruction of forests, atmospheric change and the quality of our air and water are troublesome!

With the human population growing beyond 6 billion globally and available food, land and resources diminishing, how will future generations survive?

This mission requires you to conduct investigative research on past and current environmental issues that affect the world.

You are to do your own research based on the case study given and present the information or findings to your classmates.

Your goal is to educate others on how to preserve and sustain our biosphere and offer suggestions on how young people may help resolve environmental problems.

Instructions:
1. Be in groups of 4. (You are allowed to form your own groups)

2. Selection of environmental issues is based on balloting.

3. No change of topic is allowed.

4. Your presentation must be comprehensive - breadth & depth.


 * Content must not be superficial
 * Explore all possible secondary sources eg. newspaper, magazines, Internet, other books.
 * (Please quote your sources.)

5. A general guidelines/ framework for your presentation –

TIP: Include any data tables, photos or graphics that help illustrate your findings.
 * What was/is the cause of that environmental problem?
 * How has man contributed to the problem?
 * What were/are the impacts on the environment and on man?
 * What are the implications for the future?
 * What measures (at individual, government or national level) has or can been taken to reduce the impacts?

6. You are required to provide good and comprehensive online notes to your classmates.

7. Your presentation will constitute a certain percentage of your PPR marks.

Please click on the discussion tab to proceed with your project.