Part A
Your presentation should make a convincing argument supporting or opposing the idea that natural gas is a clean energy source.Your presentation should answer some of these questions:
- What is natural gas?
- What geological processes form natural gas?
- Is natural gas found in equal amounts around the globe?Why or why not?
- How much natural gas is used in the United States each year?How does this compare with oil and coal use?
- How does burning natural gas influence the carbon cycle?
- How much carbon dioxide (CO2) does natural gas emit compared with other fossil fuels?
- Are there energy alternatives that emit less CO2than natural gas does?If so, are these solutions equally available everywhere on Earth?
- Based on your findings, would you consider natural gas a clean source of energy?
Write down two additional questions you have about natural gas that will help you make this argument in your presentation.
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Part B
When making a science presentation, look for credible sources.Some websites present information as evidence that has not been scientifically proven.You must be able to identify reliable sites so the data in your presentation is credible.
Sources that end in .edu (school and college websites) and .gov (government websites) are great resources to use.However, sometimes students, not scientists, write content for .edu websites.Because the content might not be checked by scientists, read any .edu website carefully to find out whether it is reliable.Some .org and .com sites are also credible, but you have to read the content carefully to determine how legitimate it is.When you review a source, ask yourself these questions:
- Who authored the article?
- Is the author a scientific expert in climate change?
- What is the purpose of the article?
- Does the article state facts that can be proven by evidence, or is it made up of opinions?
- When was the article written?
- Do other credible sources support the statements in this article?
- Which scientific studies support the information in the article?
Now find two to three credible websites that you can use to find information for your presentation.Write them down.They can be e-books, magazines, websites, and so on.Also, write down one to two sentences for each source explaining how the source will help you.You will find some websites in the Resource section of this activity.Show how you will cite the sources in a works cited page at the end of your presentation using MLA (Modern Language Association)citation methods.
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Part C
In a separate location, take notes from the sources you have identified.This might take place over two or more days.The notes will provide the details for your presentation.While taking notes, consider using thesereading strategies.From your notes, select one piece of evidence supporting or opposing the idea that natural gas is a clean energy source.Write it in the space provided.
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Part D
Create an outline to organize your presentation.Write the outline for your presentation in the space provided.You can organize your presentation any way you think is best.You may find these guidelines for writing afive-paragraph essayhelpful.Be sure to account for the claim you are making in your introduction, and include a works cited pageat the end.
Remember, you just need to structure your 10-slide presentation now.You’re not creating the presentation yet.
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Part E
An audio-visual presentation uses pictures and words to present information in a better way.Here are some tips for using audio and video most effectively:
- Limit the amount of text on slides.Insert key words or phrases to highlight your points instead of typing your entire speech on the slides and making them look cluttered.You don’t want to lose the audience’s attention.
- Use pictures instead of words when possible.Depict information with representative figures, such as pictures, graphs, and charts, instead of huge blocks of text.
- Fill in your speaker’s notes.Presentation software includes a notes section where you can add what you want to say during your presentation.You can insert important details in your slide and save the rest of the information in the speaker’s notes section.Your speaker’s notes should clear enough that someone else could deliver the presentation to an audience without any problems.You must fill out your speaker’s notes to get full credit for this assignment.
List two to three audio, video, or picture resources that you wish to use in your presentation.Give a one-sentence summary of the contents.
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Part F
Using the materials you’ve gathered, create your presentation.It should include about 10 slides and be 4 to 5 minutes long.Be sure to proofread and revise your writing to catch any errors in grammar, spelling, logic, or organization.Add the speaker’s notes, and include aworks cited pageat the end to give credit to your sources.Submit your completed presentation along with this activity to your teacher for evaluation.
If required by your teacher, deliver your presentation to an audience.Be sure to rehearse your presentation before you deliver it, and ensure that you complete it within the time limits (4 to 5 minutes).When presenting, speak clearly and maintain eye contact with your audience.
If your teacher is unable to attend your presentation, record it.PowerPointenables you to record a video.Submit the completed video to your teacher along with this activity.
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