6th Grade Science:Unit 2- Weather

GROup PersuasivePrezi Presentation using Public Policy

Analysis (PPA)

Created by Olga Ramos for Ms. Soriano’s 6th Grade Science Class

Introduction

Greenhouse Effect Air Pollution

Throughout this Unit we have been learning about Weather. Weather is something that affects everyone no matter their current location. For this Assignment we will be looking at 2 Scientific Social Problems which our community is being faced with. These problems are:

Task:

Group A:Greenhouse Effect

Group B:Air Pollution

Your group will be assigned a scientific social problem and you will need to analyze the problem using some of the steps from Public Policy Analysis (PPA), as you did when you wrote your persuasive essays, in order to create your Prezi Presentation.

Which PPA steps will you be using for this assignment you

ask?

For this assignment we will not be using all of the recommended PPA steps, however, we will be focusing on the following:Define the problemGather evidenceIdentify causesEvaluate a policyBenefits & Costs

REVIEW

PPA Ms. Soriano’s Power Point

For a brief review of the PPA or Persuasive Essay Power point please click on the images below:

Expectations for each Step

Define the Problem

State your social problem, stance and location in one sentence

Make sure you then explain at least 3 undesirable conditions that have been created by your problem

Expectations for each Step (Cont.)

Gather evidence & Identify Causes You must have a minimum

of 4 sources

Among your sources 3 of them must be articles by experts, case studies and statistics

You must clearly identify factors which contribute to your problem

Expectations for each Step (Cont.)

Evaluate a Policy & Benefits/Costs Select a Government Policy that

is currently in place which deals with your problem and discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages:

Focus on Effectiveness, Cost, Enforcement and the Public’s Acceptance of the Policy

As a group, discuss any improvements your feel can be made to this existing policy or present a NEW possible solution for the problem

Conclude your Presentation

Restate and paraphrase your group’s Social Problem and the stance you took

Restate and paraphrase your finding regarding current and new policies

Add any final thoughts your group may have

GOOD LUCK