Pollution Project

1. Objective: Students will create a power point or poster board presentation in groups of 2-3 students which will describe
one type of water pollution. The presentation should include images and information. The presentation should also display
attention-grabbing captions and titles. The types of pollution include:
A. Sediments
B. Petroleum products
C. Mercury
D. Acid Rain
E. Phosphorus
F. Nitrogen
G. DDT
H. PCB
I. Heated water
J. Animal waste

Presentation should include:

1. Creative title for your presentation.
2. Pictures of your pollution incident, printed or hand drawn.
3. The following information is included in your presentation:
 Explanation and definition of your type of pollution. How does this type of pollution occur?
 At least 3 locations where this pollution can be found (look for places in California first then the rest of the country
and finally outside of the country). What is the primary source of this pollution?
 For your pollution type, in California, how does this pollution affect the local economy? The local ecosystem? What
concerns are there about this pollution?
 Effects of this pollution on human health
 Effects of this pollution on animal health
 What is a possible solution to this pollution type? What are the proposed plans to clean up the polluted California
site? What are the pros and cons to cleaning up this pollution?
4. You will present your presentation to the class. Be prepared to explain in depth your pollution incident and your solution or
possible solution for preventing further destruction and/or harm.
5. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

The presentation should catch people’s attention and share the plight and negative effects of water pollution on our Earth.

Your group members will need to work collaboratively and cooperatively. If you are doing a Power Point, a Google Doc will allow all
members to create the power point from home. If you do not have access to a computer, the poster may be your best option. I
will not supply you with poster board. Equal participation and effort from all students should be evident.

Names ______________________________________________________________________________________
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Pollution Rubric 1 - Poor 2 - Fair Moderately 5 - Strong
Average
Strong
The PowerPoint/poster contains appropriate items, facts and information. All items of importance on the
PowerPoint are clearly labeled with labels that can be easily read. The PowerPoint is clean and neat, and the
information on it is well organized.
The PowerPoint/poster is colorful, creative, interesting, engaging, visually stimulating, and aesthetically appealing
use of color, diagrams, text and other materials.
The spelling, punctuation, and grammar of any text is accurate.
Any image is appropriate to the topic.
Information is appropriate to the topic.
The presentation shows an understanding of the topic.
The oral presentation is clear, loud, and proper eye contact is maintained. The student shows familiarity with the
content and is energetic and enthusiastic.

TOTAL Points /35

In addition to this rubric, submit a short paper (hand written or typed) summarizing the role that you played in the project. Also
summarize what your group members did. This should be submitted from every group member.