CRITICAL THINKING & ANALYSIS OF REAL WORLD ISSUES

Step 1 Choose only 1 of the following questions:

1. Is the use of ___ good or bad? – Choose one of the following: coal, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil, nuclear power, hydroelectric power, solar power, geothermal power, tidal power, wind power, biomass energy, hydrogen fuel cells.

2. Should New Mexico have agreed to host the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)?

3. Our lives are filled with objects that are made up of natural resources. Should we worry about using up our supply of natural resources?

4. There is a current debate about building a uranium enrichment facility in Eunice, NM. Supporters say that it will provide economic advantages. Opponents are concerned about the lack of a disposal plan for radioactive waste. Should this facility be built in NM?


Step 2 Choose 1 Product to answer your question from above:


Writing:

  • Using 2 sources, write a three paragraph one page paper to answer one question below.
  • Times New Roman 12 point font and double space.
  • Header with Student Name, date, science class
  • Footer with Page number
  • The first paragraph should be an introduction.
  • The second paragraph should give facts and information about your question, such as pros and cons.
  • The third paragraph should give your opinion based on your research.
  • You must include 2 sources in APA format on a separate works cited page.


Infographic

  • An information graphic (infographic) is a visual representation of a process and/or data that visually highlights the critical attributes and shares these ideas and data.
  • Its purpose is to take information and condense it into a combination of images and text, allowing viewers to quickly grasp the essential insights the information and data may contain.
  • Create an infographic that highlights the processes of coastal erosion as it impacts a beach and/or cliff overlooking the ocean.
  • Highlight the critical attributes of the process and visually share potential dangers for homes and/or structures built in these areas.
  • Properly cite research including all graphics used in APA format on separate page.

Submit completed assignment to your teacher.