Social Studies 10 MUNDY

Project: B.C.’s Environmental Issues

Now that you have learned about the interactions between the physical and cultural aspects of a place in your Geography Unit, it is time to learn about the effects these have on locations across B.C.

FORMAT: Documentary (script - 4 pages double-spaced, audio recording - 2 minutes, video recording - 2 min., etc.)

TOPIC: Choose one from the following:

Pine Beetle Infestation Fish Farms Agricultural Land Reserve Loss

Pesticide Poisoning Offshore Oil Drilling Climate Change (impact on B.C.)

Bulk Water Exports Sewage Treatment Nuclear Power

Renewable Energy Air Pollution Other: See Mr. Mundy for clearance

PROCESS: Include the following in your documentary:

A description of the issue, explaining key concepts for the audience The impact this issue is having on B.C. (give examples where possible) Solutions key groups have presented (including B.C. government, interest groups, etc.) Your opinion on what solutions would work best; what is needed still to solve this?

EVALUATION: /30 MARKS

CONTENT (5 MARKS EACH SECTION RESPONSE) = 20 MARKSFORMAT (FLOW, DOCUMENTARY LANGUAGE, APPROPRIATE MATERIALS) = 10 MARKS

DEADLINE: _____________________________________________________

TIPS: The Seaquam Library and other libraries have specific books on this topic (be sure to also look for information specific to British Columbia situation)

www.davidsuzuki.org – explains many issues listed above, with possible solutionswww.gov.bc.ca – check its various Ministries dealing with these topics www.canadianalternatives.ca – search their research articles, as they have done many

that focus on B.C.’s situationSpeak to Mr. Mundy – he can give you advice and direction that can focus your research

Social Studies 10 MUNDY