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